Status:
valid
Authors:
Judz., D.C.Ziegler & Zueger
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 494 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043237
Common Names
- Aulonemia madidiensis
- Madidiensis Aulonemia
- Madidi Aulonemia
Description
Aulonemia madidiensis (also called Madidi Aulonemia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to the Neotropics and is found in moist grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aulonemia madidiensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aulonemia madidiensis is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aulonemia madidiensis is an evergreen perennial that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Aulonemia madidiensis
Aulonemia madidiensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist forests.
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
Dain C. Ziegler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.Ziegler' in the authors string.
Michael J. Zueger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zueger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119137-1: 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].