Achyrospermum laterale - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laterale
ID:
301403
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 464 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300735
Common Names
- Laterale Sage
- Achyrospermum laterale
- Salvia of Laterale
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Achyrospermum laterale (also called Achyrospermum, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open woodlands and along roadsides. The leaves are oval-shaped, and have a leathery texture. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and round.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrospermum laterale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Achyrospermum laterale are white, tubular and borne in terminal spikes. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small with thin, light green leaves.
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Achyrospermum laterale is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or summer. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Achyrospermum laterale
Achyrospermum laterale can be found in Mexico.
Achyrospermum laterale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyrospermum laterale?
Achyrospermum laterale
What is the natural habitat of Achyrospermum laterale?
It is native to South America
What are the uses of Achyrospermum laterale?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes
Species in the Achyrospermum genus
Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1824: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.