Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
assurgens
ID:
319139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 505 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318471

Common Names

  • Assurgent Baskervilla
  • Assurgent Baskerville
  • Assurgent Baskervill

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Description

Baskervilla assurgens (also called White Satinash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. This plant is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 6 m tall. It is found in evergreen forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Baskervilla assurgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Baskervilla assurgens is white in color and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and have a grayish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baskervilla assurgens is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It is usually propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once the cuttings are established, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Baskervilla assurgens

Baskervilla assurgens is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Baskervilla assurgens FAQ

What is the growth rate of Baskervilla assurgens?

Baskervilla assurgens is a moderate-growing species.

What is the size of Baskervilla assurgens?

Baskervilla assurgens typically grows to a height of 12-18 feet.

What is the soil type for Baskervilla assurgens?

Baskervilla assurgens prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19943: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.