Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
picardae
ID:
284836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 19: 47 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284168

Common Names

  • Picardae Asketanthera
  • Asketanthera
  • Asketanthera picardae

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Synonyms

  • Echites picardae Urb. [unknown]

Description

Asketanthera picardae (also called Picard's Asketanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asketanthera picardae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asketanthera picardae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asketanthera picardae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Asketanthera picardae

Asketanthera picardae is native to Hispaniola.

Asketanthera picardae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asketanthera picardae?

Asketanthera picardae

What is the common name of Asketanthera picardae?

Picard's Asketanthera

Where is Asketanthera picardae found?

Asketanthera picardae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America

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,

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