Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
tro
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 2: 76 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295350
Common Names
- Sclerochlamys brachyptera
- Brachyptered Sclerochlamys
- Brachyptered Star-burr
Description
Sclerochlamys brachyptera (also called 'Short-winged Sclerochlamys', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as along beaches and in desert scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerochlamys brachyptera is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be used for landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used to stabilize soils and can be planted in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sclerochlamys brachyptera has small yellow flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sclerochlamys brachyptera is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Once established, Sclerochlamys brachyptera requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Sclerochlamys brachyptera
Sclerochlamys brachyptera is found in Australia.
Sclerochlamys brachyptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sclerochlamys brachyptera?
Sclerochlamys brachyptera
What is the family of Sclerochlamys brachyptera?
Chenopodiaceae
What is the common name of Sclerochlamys brachyptera?
Short-winged Sclerochlamys
Species in the Sclerochlamys genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
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Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,