Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.W.Benn.) J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 808 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318509
Common Names
- Asemeia martiana
- Martiana Asemeia
- Martiana's Asemeia
Description
Asemeia martiana (also called 'Mart's Asemeia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to Brazil. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wetlands, and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Asemeia martiana is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asemeia martiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asemeia martiana is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Asemeia martiana
Asemeia martiana is native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
Asemeia martiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asemeia martiana?
Asemeia martiana
What is the common name of Asemeia martiana?
Martian Asemeia
Where is Asemeia martiana found?
South America
Species in the Asemeia genus
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,