Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 30 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218991
Common Names
- Luzon Antherostele
- Antherostele Luzoniensis
- Luzon Antherostele
Synonyms
- Urophyllum luzoniense Merr. [valid]
Description
Antherostele luzoniensis (also called Luzon Antherostele, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small clusters of bright yellow flowers. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Antherostele luzoniensis is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make hedges and borders. The plant has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and potpourris. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antherostele luzoniensis is a small, tubular, four-lobed, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antherostele luzoniensis is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings. It is best to take cuttings from semi-ripe wood in the summer.
Where to Find Antherostele luzoniensis
Antherostele luzoniensis can be found in the Philippines.
Antherostele luzoniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antherostele luzoniensis?
Antherostele luzoniensis
What is the common name of Antherostele luzoniensis?
Luzon Antherostele
What is the natural habitat of Antherostele luzoniensis?
Tropical forests of the Philippines
Species in the Antherostele genus
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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,