Cymbopetalum aequale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequale
ID:
633221
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.A.Murray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 40: 81 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632553
Common Names
- Cymbopetalum aequale
- Equal-leaved cymbopetalum
- Equal-leaved cymbopetalum vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cymbopetalum aequale (also called 'Equal Asparagus', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has long, thin stems with small, needle-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky areas and is often found in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbopetalum aequale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymbopetalum aequale is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Cymbopetalum aequale is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plants can also be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Cymbopetalum aequale
Cymbopetalum aequale is found in Central and South America.
Cymbopetalum aequale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbopetalum aequale?
Cymbopetalum aequale
What is the common name of Cymbopetalum aequale?
Equal-leaved snowberry
What is the native range of Cymbopetalum aequale?
Central Asia
Species in the Cymbopetalum genus
Cymbopetalum abacophyllum, Cymbopetalum aequale, Cymbopetalum alkekengi, Cymbopetalum baillonii, Cymbopetalum brasiliense, Cymbopetalum coriaceum, Cymbopetalum costaricense, Cymbopetalum euneurum, Cymbopetalum fosteri, Cymbopetalum gracile, Cymbopetalum hintonii, Cymbopetalum lanugipetalum, Cymbopetalum longipes, Cymbopetalum loretoyacuense, Cymbopetalum mayanum, Cymbopetalum mirabile, Cymbopetalum oppositiflorum, Cymbopetalum parviflorum, Cymbopetalum penduliflorum, Cymbopetalum physaloides, Cymbopetalum rugulosum, Cymbopetalum sanchezii, Cymbopetalum schunkei, Cymbopetalum stenophyllum, Cymbopetalum steyermarkii, Cymbopetalum tessmannii, Cymbopetalum torulosum, Cymbopetalum costaricense,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Nancy A. Murray (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Murray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975798-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.