Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
552925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 68 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552257

Common Names

  • Sericea Aspicarpa
  • Sericea Bush
  • Sericea Groundcover

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Synonyms

  • Aspicarpa argentea Nied. [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa argentea robusta Nied. [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa argentea sericea Nied. [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa argentea tenuifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Camarea robusta Chodat [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa robusta (Chodat) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia robusta Chodat [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia robusta fiebrigii Chodat [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia robusta sericea Chodat [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa robusta Chodat [unknown]

Description

Aspicarpa sericea (also called silky aspicarpa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has an erect stem and grows up to 40 cm in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aspicarpa sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspicarpa sericea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspicarpa sericea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote new growth.

Where to Find Aspicarpa sericea

Aspicarpa sericea can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Aspicarpa sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspicarpa sericea?

Aspicarpa sericea

What are the common names of Aspicarpa sericea?

Silky Aspicarpa, Silky Aspidocarya

What is the native range of Aspicarpa sericea?

South America

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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