Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
seisumsiana
ID:
1325876

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rukšāns & Zetterl.) Yildirim

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bagbahçe Bilim Derg. 1: 19 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338330

Common Names

  • Prospero seisumsiana
  • Seisums' Prospero
  • Seisums' Spurge

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Description

Prospero seisumsiana (also called Seisums' Prospero, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia and is commonly found in heathland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Prospero seisumsiana is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prospero seisumsiana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prospero seisumsiana is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Prospero seisumsiana

Prospero seisumsiana can be found in Iran, particularly in the province of Khuzestan.

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

Henrik Zetterlund (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zetterl.' in the authors string.
Hasan Yıldırım: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yildirim' in the authors string.