Aspidostemon lucens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
507108
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 30 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506440
Common Names
- Aspidostemon Lucens
- Lucens Aspidostemon
- Lucens's Aspidostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aspidostemon lucens (also called 'Shining Aspidostemon', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and its leaves are small, linear and bristly. It is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidostemon lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspidostemon lucens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aspidostemon lucens is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aspidostemon lucens
Aspidostemon lucens is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Aspidostemon lucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidostemon lucens?
Aspidostemon lucens
What is the natural habitat of Aspidostemon lucens?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common uses of Aspidostemon lucens?
Medicinal, ornamental, and food uses
Species in the Aspidostemon genus
Aspidostemon andohahelensis, Aspidostemon antongilensis, Aspidostemon apiculatus, Aspidostemon capuronii, Aspidostemon conoideus, Aspidostemon fungiformis, Aspidostemon grayi, Aspidostemon insignis, Aspidostemon litoralis, Aspidostemon longipedicellatus, Aspidostemon lucens, Aspidostemon macrophyllus, Aspidostemon manongarivensis, Aspidostemon masoalensis, Aspidostemon microphyllus, Aspidostemon occultus, Aspidostemon parvifolius, Aspidostemon reticulatus, Aspidostemon trichandra, Aspidostemon caudatus, Aspidostemon dolichocarpus, Aspidostemon glandulosus, Aspidostemon humbertianus, Aspidostemon inconspicuus, Aspidostemon lacrimans, Aspidostemon percoriaceus, Aspidostemon perrieri, Aspidostemon synandra, Aspidostemon triantherus,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603585: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.