Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
undulatus
ID:
1332764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reissek) Hauenschild

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 57 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345218

Common Names

  • Sarcomphalus Undulatus
  • Undulatus Sarcomphalus
  • Sarcomphalus Plant

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Description

Sarcomphalus undulatus (also called Wavy 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 undulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcomphalus undulatus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcomphalus undulatus 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 undulatus

Sarcomphalus undulatus can be found in Peru.

Sarcomphalus undulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcomphalus undulatus?

Sarcomphalus undulatus

What type of plant is Sarcomphalus undulatus?

It is a species of flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Sarcomphalus undulatus?

It is native to the Yucatan Peninsula

Species in the Sarcomphalus genus

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

Siegfried Reisseck (1819-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reissek' in the authors string.
Frank Hauenschild: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauenschild' in the authors string.