Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
lambertianum
ID:
746792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) R.R.Mill

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 67: 152 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746125

Common Names

  • Adelocaryum lambertianum
  • Lambertianum Adelocaryum
  • Adelocaryum

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Description

Adelocaryum lambertianum (also called Lambert's Adelocaryum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a dense, upright habit and is covered in small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from tropical rainforests to dry woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adelocaryum lambertianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adelocaryum lambertianum is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adelocaryum lambertianum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Adelocaryum lambertianum

Adelocaryum lambertianum is found in the tropical dry forests of Mexico.

Adelocaryum lambertianum FAQ

What is the common name of Adelocaryum lambertianum?

Lambert's Carya

What is the natural habitat of Adelocaryum lambertianum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flower color of Adelocaryum lambertianum?

White or yellow

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899349: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.