Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
431954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 3: 247 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431286



Common Names

  • Paniculate Spananthe
  • Paniculate Starcluster
  • Paniculate Starburst


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Synonyms

  • Hydrocotyle spananthe Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Spananthe angulosa Turcz. [unknown]
  • Spananthe setosa Moench [unknown]
  • Spananthe paniculata paniculata [unknown]
  • Huanaca spananthe (Willd.) Vela ex Lag. [unknown]
  • Phellandrium ciliatum Herb. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Spananthe paniculata (also called Panicled Spananthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spananthe paniculata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spananthe paniculata are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spananthe paniculata is a perennial succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.

Where to Find Spananthe paniculata

Spananthe paniculata is native to Central and South America.

Spananthe paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spananthe paniculata?

Spananthe paniculata

What is the natural habitat of Spananthe paniculata?

It is found in tropical forests of South America.

What are the characteristics of Spananthe paniculata?

It is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.

Species in the Spananthe genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,