Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
villosicarpum
ID:
221429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Verdc.) Puff

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol., Suppl. 3: 292 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220758

Common Names

  • Anthospermum villosicarpum
  • Villosicarpum Anthospermum
  • Villosicarpum False Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Anthospermum herbaceum villosicarpum Verdc. [valid]

Description

Anthospermum villosicarpum (also called Hairy Anthospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall, with simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthospermum villosicarpum is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthospermum villosicarpum has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthospermum villosicarpum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Anthospermum villosicarpum

Anthospermum villosicarpum can be found in Zimbabwe.

Anthospermum villosicarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthospermum villosicarpum?

Anthospermum villosicarpum

What is the family of Anthospermum villosicarpum?

Asteraceae

Where is Anthospermum villosicarpum found?

Central and South America

Species in the Anthospermum genus

Anthospermum aethiopicum, Anthospermum ammannioides, Anthospermum asperuloides, Anthospermum basuticum, Anthospermum bergianum, Anthospermum bicorne, Anthospermum comptonii, Anthospermum dregei, Anthospermum emirnense, Anthospermum ericifolium, Anthospermum esterhuysenianum, Anthospermum galioides, Anthospermum galpinii, Anthospermum herbaceum, Anthospermum hirtum, Anthospermum hispidulum, Anthospermum ibityense, Anthospermum isaloense, Anthospermum littoreum, Anthospermum longisepalum, Anthospermum madagascariense, Anthospermum monticola, Anthospermum pachyrrhizum, Anthospermum palustre, Anthospermum paniculatum, Anthospermum perrieri, Anthospermum prostratum, Anthospermum rigidum, Anthospermum rosmarinus, Anthospermum spathulatum, Anthospermum streyi, Anthospermum ternatum, Anthospermum thymoides, Anthospermum usambarense, Anthospermum vallicola, Anthospermum villosicarpum, Anthospermum welwitschii, Anthospermum whyteanum, Anthospermum zimbabwense, Anthospermum ammanioides,

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-10572: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.