Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
fasciculare
ID:
552973

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 200 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552305

Common Names

  • Clustered Aspidoglossum
  • Aspidoglossum fasciculare
  • Clustered

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Synonyms

  • Schizoglossum ciliatum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum fasciculare (E.Mey.) Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Aspidoglossum fasciculare (also called Clustered 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 fasciculare 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

The flower of Aspidoglossum fasciculare is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidoglossum fasciculare 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 fasciculare

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

Aspidoglossum fasciculare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidoglossum fasciculare?

Aspidoglossum fasciculare

What is the family of Aspidoglossum fasciculare?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Aspidoglossum fasciculare?

Clustered 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,

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