Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
911908

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Perss. & Delprete

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26: 57 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911243

Common Names

  • Agouticarpa spinosa
  • Spinosa Agouticarpa
  • Spinosa Plant

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Description

Agouticarpa spinosa (also called Spiny Agouticarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agouticarpa spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agouticarpa spinosa is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is best propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Agouticarpa spinosa

Agouticarpa spinosa can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456110: Based on the initial data import
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.
Claes Håkan Persson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Perss.' in the authors string.