Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 77 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900824
Common Names
- Aganosma Wallichii
- Wallich's Aganosma
- Wallich's Broom Grass
Description
Aganosma wallichii (also called Wallich's Aganosma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India. It is a perennial shrub with a height of up to 2 meters. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aganosma wallichii is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and as a source of biomass for biofuel production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aganosma wallichii has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aganosma wallichii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Aganosma wallichii
Aganosma wallichii is found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
Aganosma wallichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aganosma wallichii?
Aganosma wallichii
What is the common name of Aganosma wallichii?
Wallich's Aganosma
Where is Aganosma wallichii found?
Aganosma wallichii is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Species in the Aganosma genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,