Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
autumnale
ID:
725044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Int. Clusius-Forschungsges. Güssing 5: 4 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724377

Common Names

  • Prospero autumnale
  • Autumnale Prospero
  • Prospero

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Description

Prospero autumnale (also called 'Autumn Prospero', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prospero autumnale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prospero autumnale is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prospero autumnale is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and can be divided every 3-4 years.

Where to Find Prospero autumnale

Prospero autumnale is native to Europe.

Prospero autumnale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prospero autumnale?

Prospero autumnale

What type of plant is Prospero autumnale?

A herb

Where is Prospero autumnale native to?

Europe

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285270: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.