Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
insignis
ID:
944343

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(3): 341. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943681

Common Names

  • Allomarkgrafia Insignis
  • Distinguished Allomarkgrafia
  • Insignis Allomarkgrafia

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Description

Allomarkgrafia insignis (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils. It is found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Allomarkgrafia insignis has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allomarkgrafia insignis is a perennial herb that is native to Colombia. It grows in moist, sandy soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the root clump. The plant can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Allomarkgrafia insignis

Allomarkgrafia insignis can be found in Colombia.

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-6210: Based on the initial data import
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.