Askidiosperma alticolum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alticolum
ID:
1286263
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Esterhuysen) H.P.Linder
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21: 198 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285601
Common Names
- Askidiosperma
- Alticolum
- Askidiosperma Alticolum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Askidiosperma alticolum (also called High Askidiosperma, among many other common names) is a species of beetle native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a thick, branched exoskeleton and small, oval-shaped body. It grows in moist soils and on decaying plant material.
Uses & Benefits
Askidiosperma alticolum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Askidiosperma alticolum is a white or yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Askidiosperma alticolum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in partial shade and water regularly.
Where to Find Askidiosperma alticolum
Askidiosperma alticolum is native to the tropical forests of South America.
Askidiosperma alticolum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Askidiosperma alticolum?
Askidiosperma alticolum
What type of plant is Askidiosperma alticolum?
It is a type of tree.
Where is Askidiosperma alticolum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Species in the Askidiosperma genus
Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,
References
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20002468-1: Based on the initial data import