Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 96 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693604
Common Names
- Fusispermum rubrolignosum
- Redwood Fusispermum
- Redwood Milkvine
Description
Fusispermum rubrolignosum (also called Red-Ligneous Fusispermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a branched stem, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Fusispermum rubrolignosum is an attractive ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fusispermum rubrolignosum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fusispermum rubrolignosum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to shape. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Fusispermum rubrolignosum
Fusispermum rubrolignosum is native to South America.
Fusispermum rubrolignosum FAQ
What is the common name of Fusispermum rubrolignosum?
Redwood Fusispermum
What is the native range of Fusispermum rubrolignosum?
South America
What is the optimal soil type for Fusispermum rubrolignosum?
Well-drained, sandy soil
Species in the Fusispermum genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,