Status:
valid
Authors:
Pennell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 72: 167 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527268
Common Names
- Alonsoa serrata
- Serrata Alonsoa
- Alonsoa Serrata
Description
Alonsoa serrata (also called Serrated Alonsoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Amazon rainforest. It has long, thin stems with bright green leaves with serrated edges. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as near streams and in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alonsoa serrata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alonsoa serrata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alonsoa serrata is a hardy perennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. It can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Alonsoa serrata
Alonsoa serrata can be found in Central and South America.
Alonsoa serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alonsoa serrata?
Alonsoa serrata
What is the common name of Alonsoa serrata?
Serrated Alonsoa
What is the natural habitat of Alonsoa serrata?
It is native to Peru and Bolivia and grows in moist grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Alonsoa genus
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:9548-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].