Achyrospermum scandens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
911883
Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Lamiac.: 35 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911218
Common Names
- Achyrospermum scandens
- Scandens Achyrospermum
- Scandens Achyrospermu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Achyrospermum scandens (also called Climbing Achyrospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Achyrospermum scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Achyrospermum scandens has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Achyrospermum scandens is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is best propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Achyrospermum scandens
Achyrospermum scandens can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
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-456079: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.