Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
remotiflora
ID:
1046839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lopr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 40 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046177



Common Names

  • Sericorema remotiflora
  • Remotiflora Sericorema
  • Sericorema


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Description

Sericorema remotiflora (also called 'Remote-flowered Sericorema', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub, with small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Sericorema remotiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a ground cover. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sericorema remotiflora has small white or pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sericorema remotiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Sericorema remotiflora

Sericorema remotiflora is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Sericorema genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, 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,

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