Seguieria aculeata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
506396
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1763
Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. : 170 (1763)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505728
Common Names
- Seguieria aculeata
- Spiny Reedgrass
- Reedgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Seguieria coriacea Benth. [unknown]
- Seguieria votschii H.Walter [unknown]
- Seguieria parvifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Seguieria guaranitica Speg. [unknown]
- Seguieria securigera Heimerl [unknown]
- Seguieria elliptica R.E.Fr. [unknown]
Description
Seguieria aculeata (also called 'Spiny Seguieria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the rainforest, mountain forests, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Seguieria aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful pink flower and is known for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seguieria aculeata has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Seguieria aculeata is an evergreen, perennial, herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C (28°F). It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seed should be sown in spring and the divisions should be planted in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Seguieria aculeata
Seguieria aculeata can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Seguieria aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seguieria aculeata?
Seguieria aculeata
What is the common name of Seguieria aculeata?
Spiny seguieria
What type of plant is Seguieria aculeata?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Seguieria genus
Species in the Petiveriaceae family
Gallesia integrifolia, Hilleria latifolia, Hilleria secunda, Hilleria longifolia, Ledenbergia seguierioides, Ledenbergia peruviana, Ledenbergia macrantha, Monococcus echinophorus, Petiveria alliacea, Rivina humilis, Schindleria rosea, Schindleria densiflora, Schindleria tomentosa, Schindleria racemosa, Schindleria rosea-aenia, Schindleria rosea-aenea, Seguieria aculeata, Seguieria americana, Seguieria macrophylla, Seguieria langsdorffii, Seguieria paraguayensis, Seguieria brevithyrsa, Trichostigma polyandrum, Trichostigma octandrum, Trichostigma peruvianum,
References
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:676490-1: Based on the initial data import