Status:
valid
Authors:
(Weim.) Kupicha
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 652 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552318
Common Names
- Woolly Aspidoglossum
- Aspidoglossum lanatum
- Woolly
Synonyms
- Schizoglossum lanatum Weim. [unknown]
Description
Aspidoglossum lanatum (also called Woolly 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 lanatum 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 lanatum is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidoglossum lanatum can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and fertilize it every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Aspidoglossum lanatum
Aspidoglossum lanatum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Aspidoglossum lanatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidoglossum lanatum?
Aspidoglossum lanatum
What are the common names of Aspidoglossum lanatum?
Lanatum Aspidoglossum
What is the native range of Aspidoglossum lanatum?
South America
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,