Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Coult. & Rose) G.L.Nesom
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-87: 28 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329382
Common Names
- Spermolepis gigantea
- Gigantea Spermolepis
- Giant Spermolepis
Description
Spermolepis gigantea (also called Giant Spermolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry grasslands and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Spermolepis gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with low water requirements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spermolepis gigantea has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spermolepis gigantea is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a location with partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plant regularly.
Where to Find Spermolepis gigantea
Spermolepis gigantea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Species in the Spermolepis genus
Spermolepis echinatus,
Spermolepis divaricata,
Spermolepis echinata,
Spermolepis hawaiiensis,
Spermolepis inermis,
Spermolepis castellanosi,
Spermolepis lateriflora,
Spermolepis infernensis,
Spermolepis laevis,
Spermolepis organensis,
Spermolepis diffusa,
Spermolepis gigantea,
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,