Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
connatum
ID:
552962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Bullock

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 419 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552294

Common Names

  • Aspidoglossum Connatum
  • Connected Aspidoglossum
  • Joined Aspidoglossum

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Synonyms

  • Schizoglossum vulcanorum Lebrun & Taton [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum connatum N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Aspidoglossum connatum (also called Connected Aspidoglossum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidoglossum connatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidoglossum connatum has yellow flowers that are small and clustered. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidoglossum connatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Aspidoglossum connatum

Aspidoglossum connatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.

Aspidoglossum connatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidoglossum connatum?

Aspidoglossum connatum

What is the family of Aspidoglossum connatum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Aspidoglossum connatum?

Connected Aspidoglossum

Species in the Aspidoglossum genus

Aspidoglossum angustissimum, Aspidoglossum araneiferum, Aspidoglossum biflorum, Aspidoglossum breve, Aspidoglossum carinatum, Aspidoglossum connatum, Aspidoglossum crebrum, Aspidoglossum delagoense, Aspidoglossum demissum, Aspidoglossum difficile, Aspidoglossum dissimile, Aspidoglossum elliotii, Aspidoglossum erubescens, Aspidoglossum eylesii, Aspidoglossum fasciculare, Aspidoglossum flanaganii, Aspidoglossum glabellum, Aspidoglossum glabrescens, Aspidoglossum glanduliferum, Aspidoglossum gracile, Aspidoglossum grandiflorum, Aspidoglossum heterophyllum, Aspidoglossum hirundo, Aspidoglossum interruptum, Aspidoglossum lamellatum, Aspidoglossum lanatum, Aspidoglossum masaicum, Aspidoglossum nyasae, Aspidoglossum ovalifolium, Aspidoglossum restioides, Aspidoglossum rhodesicum, Aspidoglossum uncinatum, Aspidoglossum validum, Aspidoglossum virgatum, Aspidoglossum woodii, Aspidoglossum xanthosphaerum, Aspidoglossum albocoronatum,

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-2656195: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.