Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
901489

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4439: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.