Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 83: 76 (78) (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048081
Common Names
- Smilacin-leaved Asplundianthus
- Asplundianthus smilacinoides
- Smilacin-leaved Asplundianthus
Description
Asplundianthus smilacinoides (also called Asplund's Smilacina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single white flower head. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplundianthus smilacinoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplundianthus smilacinoides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplundianthus smilacinoides is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a well-drained potting mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Asplundianthus smilacinoides
Asplundianthus smilacinoides can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Asplundianthus smilacinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplundianthus smilacinoides?
Asplundianthus smilacinoides
What is the family of Asplundianthus smilacinoides?
Asteraceae
Where is Asplundianthus smilacinoides native to?
Japan
Species in the Asplundianthus genus
Asplundianthus pseudostuebelii,
Asplundianthus toroi,
Asplundianthus sagasteguii,
Asplundianthus smilacinoides,
Asplundianthus pseudoglomeratus,
Asplundianthus stuebelii,
Asplundianthus arcuans,
Asplundianthus smilacinus,
Asplundianthus densus,
Asplundianthus trachyphyllus,
Asplundianthus scabrifolius,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,