Status:
valid
Authors:
Sorarú
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana18: 41 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060093
Common Names
- Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum
- Strigulipetalum Anarthrophyllum
- Strigulipet Anarthrophyllum
Description
Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum (also called 'Striated Spurge', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Its leaves are linear, oblong-lanceolate, and glabrous, and its flowers are yellow and have a short pedicel.
Uses & Benefits
Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum
Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas of the Gran Chaco region.
Species in the Anarthrophyllum genus
Anarthrophyllum ornithopodum,
Anarthrophyllum patagonicum,
Anarthrophyllum subandinum,
Anarthrophyllum andicolum,
Anarthrophyllum desideratum,
Anarthrophyllum elegans,
Anarthrophyllum rigidum,
Anarthrophyllum gayanum,
Anarthrophyllum burkartii,
Anarthrophyllum andicola,
Anarthrophyllum cumingii,
Anarthrophyllum elegans,
Anarthrophyllum capitatum,
Anarthrophyllum catamarcense,
Anarthrophyllum macrophyllum,
Anarthrophyllum pedicellatum,
Anarthrophyllum strigulipetalum,
Species in the Fabaceae family