Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
harlingiana
ID:
638612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Galeano & R.Bernal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 14: 27 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637944

Common Names

  • Asplundia harlingiana
  • Harlingiana Asplundia
  • Fragrant Asplundia

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Description

Asplundia harlingiana (also called Harling's Asplundia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in humid forests and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia harlingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplundia harlingiana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia harlingiana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a mix of peat and sand. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted.

Where to Find Asplundia harlingiana

Asplundia harlingiana can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Asplundia harlingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia harlingiana?

Asplundia harlingiana

What is the common name of Asplundia harlingiana?

Harling's Asplundia

Where is Asplundia harlingiana native to?

Central America

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275729: Based on the initial data import
Rodrigo Bernal (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bernal' in the authors string.
Gloria Galeano Garcés (1958-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeano' in the authors string.