Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperula
ID:
948614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. ex Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Venez. 4: 37 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947952

Common Names

  • Elaeagia asperula
  • Asperula
  • Elaeagia

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Description

Elaeagia asperula (also called Elaeagia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagia asperula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeagia asperula is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Where to Find Elaeagia asperula

Elaeagia asperula can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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-66305: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.