Status:
valid
Authors:
Stauffer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(2): 989 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513787
Common Names
- Glabrata Acanthosyris
- Smooth Acanthosyris
- Smooth Acanthus
Synonyms
- Acanthosyris colombiana (A.C.Sm.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Cervantesia colombiana A.C.Sm. [unknown]
- Cervantesia glabrata Stapf [unknown]
Description
Acanthosyris glabrata (also called Smooth Acanthosyris, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a shrub native to South America, and is found in dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthosyris glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acanthosyris glabrata has yellow flowers with dark brown centers, and its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthosyris glabrata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in moist, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Acanthosyris glabrata
Acanthosyris glabrata can be found in dry grasslands and steppes in Central Asia.
Acanthosyris glabrata FAQ
What is the common name of Acanthosyris glabrata?
Glabrate Acanthosyris
What is the scientific name of Glabrate Acanthosyris?
Acanthosyris glabrata
What is the natural habitat of Acanthosyris glabrata?
It is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Species in the Acanthosyris genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,