Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiaristata
ID:
852125

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.G.Clark & Londoño

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 353 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851460

Common Names

  • Aulonemia longiaristata
  • Longiaristata Aulonemia
  • Longiaristata's Aulonemia

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Description

Aulonemia longiaristata (also called Long-awned False Asphodel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, as well as in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Aulonemia longiaristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aulonemia longiaristata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aulonemia longiaristata is a grass native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a clump-forming grass that can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation requires full sun and well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aulonemia longiaristata

Aulonemia longiaristata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Aulonemia longiaristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aulonemia longiaristata?

Aulonemia longiaristata

What type of plant is Aulonemia longiaristata?

Aulonemia longiaristata is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where does Aulonemia longiaristata grow?

Aulonemia longiaristata is native to Ecuador.

Species in the Aulonemia genus

Aulonemia amplissima, Aulonemia aristulata, Aulonemia bogotensis, Aulonemia boliviana, Aulonemia chimantaensis, Aulonemia deflexa, Aulonemia effusa, Aulonemia goyazensis, Aulonemia gueko, Aulonemia haenkei, Aulonemia herzogiana, Aulonemia hirtula, Aulonemia humillima, Aulonemia jauaensis, Aulonemia laxa, Aulonemia longiaristata, Aulonemia longipedicellata, Aulonemia nitida, Aulonemia parviflora, Aulonemia patriae, Aulonemia patula, Aulonemia pumila, Aulonemia purpurata, Aulonemia queko, Aulonemia radiata, Aulonemia robusta, Aulonemia setigera, Aulonemia subpectinata, Aulonemia tremula, Aulonemia trianae, Aulonemia viscosa, Aulonemia ximenae, Aulonemia yanachagensis, Aulonemia scripta, Aulonemia bromoides, Aulonemia setosa, Aulonemia cochabambensis, Aulonemia insignis, Aulonemia fuentesii, Aulonemia madidiensis, Aulonemia dinirensis, Aulonemia cincta, Aulonemia prolifera, Aulonemia soderstromii, Aulonemia xerophylla, Aulonemia david-smithii, Aulonemia rubraligulata, Aulonemia notata, Aulonemia verucosa,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Ximena Londoño (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Londoño' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272956-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].