Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
celastroides
ID:
532617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stauffer & Hurlim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Mus. Univ. Zürich 211: 342 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531949

Common Names

  • Celastroides Bristle-Moss
  • Celastroides Moss
  • Celastroides Schoenus

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Description

Amphorogyne celastroides (also called Celastroid Amphorogyne, among many other common names) is a perennial, grass-like plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has narrow, pointed leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and is often found in woodlands, forests, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Amphorogyne celastroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil in areas with high erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amphorogyne celastroides has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphorogyne celastroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Amphorogyne celastroides

Amphorogyne celastroides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Amphorogyne celastroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphorogyne celastroides?

Amphorogyne celastroides

What is the common name of Amphorogyne celastroides?

Celastroides

What are the characteristics of Amphorogyne celastroides?

Amphorogyne celastroides is an annual herb with a creeping rhizome. It has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

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,

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