Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Hauenschild
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 57 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345217
Common Names
- Sarcomphalus Thyrsiflorus
- Thyrsiflorus Sarcomphalus
- Sarcomphalus Plant
Description
Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus (also called Thyrsiflorus Sarcomphalus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus
Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus can be found in Peru.
Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus?
Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus
What type of plant is Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus?
It is a species of flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus?
It is native to the Yucatan Peninsula
Species in the Sarcomphalus genus
Sarcomphalus domingensis,
Sarcomphalus divaricatus,
Sarcomphalus crenatus,
Sarcomphalus reticulatus,
Sarcomphalus laurinus,
Sarcomphalus parvifolius,
Sarcomphalus acutifolius,
Sarcomphalus bidens,
Sarcomphalus microdictyus,
Sarcomphalus obovatus,
Sarcomphalus taylori,
Sarcomphalus havanensis,
Sarcomphalus amole,
Sarcomphalus chloroxylon,
Sarcomphalus cinnamomum,
Sarcomphalus cyclocardius,
Sarcomphalus glaziovii,
Sarcomphalus guatemalensis,
Sarcomphalus joazeiro,
Sarcomphalus lloydii,
Sarcomphalus mexicanus,
Sarcomphalus mistol,
Sarcomphalus obtusifolius,
Sarcomphalus pedunculatus,
Sarcomphalus piurensis,
Sarcomphalus platyphyllus,
Sarcomphalus rhodoxylon,
Sarcomphalus saeri,
Sarcomphalus strychnifolius,
Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus,
Sarcomphalus undulatus,
Sarcomphalus yucatanensis,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,
References
Frank Hauenschild: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauenschild' in the authors string.