Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
salpignantha
ID:
1073056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 15: 417, t. 52, figs. 21-22. 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072394



Common Names

  • Amsonia salpignantha
  • Amsonia salpignanto
  • Amsonia salpignantos


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Description

Amsonia salpignantha (also called Salpignan Amsonia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amsonia salpignantha is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and ulcers. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amsonia salpignantha has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amsonia salpignantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Amsonia salpignantha

Amsonia salpignantha is native to North America and can be found in moist woods and swamps.

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,

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