Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pittier) Pittier
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Supl. Pl. Usual. Venez. 109 1939
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281651
Common Names
- Hesperomeles Resinopunctata
- Resinopunctata Hesperomeles
- Resin-spotted Hesperomeles
Description
Hesperomeles resinopunctata (also called Resin-spotted Hesperomeles, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of about 2 meters, and has alternate, ovate leaves. Its flowers are white or pinkish, and it grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperomeles resinopunctata is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperomeles resinopunctata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperomeles resinopunctata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Hesperomeles resinopunctata
Hesperomeles resinopunctata can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Hesperomeles resinopunctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperomeles resinopunctata?
Hesperomeles resinopunctata
What is the common name of Hesperomeles resinopunctata?
Resin-spotted hawthorn
Where is Hesperomeles resinopunctata found?
Hesperomeles resinopunctata is found in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Hesperomeles genus
Hesperomeles latifolia,
Hesperomeles cuneata,
Hesperomeles ferruginea,
Hesperomeles gayana,
Hesperomeles goudotiana,
Hesperomeles incerta,
Hesperomeles nitida,
Hesperomeles obtusifolia,
Hesperomeles pachyphylla,
Hesperomeles palcensis,
Hesperomeles resinoso-punctata,
Hesperomeles weberbaueri,
Hesperomeles lanuginosa,
Hesperomeles resinopunctata,
Species in the Rosaceae family
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Acaena boliviana,
Acaena buchananii,
Acaena echinata,
Acaena agnipila,
Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
Acaena eupatoria,
Acaena integerrima,
Acaena leptacantha,
Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
Acaena masafuerana,
Acaena patagonica,
Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
Acaena pallida,
Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
Acaena hirsutula,
Acaena fissistipula,
Acaena glabra,
Acaena tesca,
Acaena juvenca,
Acaena emittens,
Acaena dumicola,
Acaena profundeincisa,
Acaena minor,
Acaena alpina,
Acaena montana,
Acaena myriophylla,
Acaena poeppigiana,
Acaena anserovina,
Acaena sericea,
Acaena latebrosa,
Acaena sarmentosa,
Acaena elongata,
Acaena exigua,
Acaena rorida,
Acaena novae-zelandiae,
Acaena pinnatifida,
Acaena inermis,