Allomarkgrafia brenesiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brenesiana
ID:
944302
Status:
valid
Authors:
Woodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 24: 15 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943640
Common Names
- Allomarkgrafia brenesiana
- Brenesiana Allomarkgrafia
- Allomarkgrafia Brenesiana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allomarkgrafia brenesiana (also called Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Allomarkgrafia brenesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Allomarkgrafia brenesiana are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allomarkgrafia brenesiana is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It is best cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by cuttings, which should be done in the spring or summer months. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining, bark-based potting mix.
Where to Find Allomarkgrafia brenesiana
Allomarkgrafia brenesiana is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.
Species in the Allomarkgrafia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6206: Based on the initial data import
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.