Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 5: 370 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264407
Common Names
- Acantholippia seriphioides
- Seriphioides Acantholippia
- Seriphioides's Acantholippia
Description
Acantholippia seriphioides (also called 'Seriphioides Acantholippia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acantholippia seriphioides is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acantholippia seriphioides is white or yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acantholippia seriphioides is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Acantholippia seriphioides
Acantholippia seriphioides is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of La Rioja, Catamarca, and San Juan.
Acantholippia seriphioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acantholippia seriphioides?
Acantholippia seriphioides
What is the family of Acantholippia seriphioides?
Asteraceae
Where is Acantholippia seriphioides found?
Chile
Species in the Acantholippia genus
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1663-2: 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].