Cymbopetalum fosteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fosteri
ID:
633232
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.A.Murray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 40: 77 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632564
Common Names
- Foster's Cymbopetalum
- Cymbopetalum Fosteri
- Foster's Cymbopetalum
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Cymbopetalum fosteri (also called 'Foster's 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 fosteri 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 fosteri 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 fosteri can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cymbopetalum fosteri
Cymbopetalum fosteri is found in Central and South America.
Cymbopetalum fosteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbopetalum fosteri?
Cymbopetalum fosteri
What are the common names of Cymbopetalum fosteri?
Foster's cholla, Foster's pencil cholla
Where is Cymbopetalum fosteri native to?
Southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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:975795-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.