Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
552976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Kupicha

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 659 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552308



Common Names

  • Smooth-bark Aspidoglossum
  • Aspidoglossum glabrescens
  • Smooth-bark


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Synonyms

  • Schizoglossum tenuissimum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum glabrescens Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum longirostre Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum loreum S.Moore [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum glabrescens longirostre (Schltr.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum hirtiflorum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum schlechteri N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum tridens N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum unicum N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Aspidoglossum glabrescens (also called Glabrous Aspidoglossum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidoglossum glabrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidoglossum glabrescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidoglossum glabrescens is a perennial, herbaceous plant that is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated through seed or division. When propagating through seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating through division, it is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aspidoglossum glabrescens

Aspidoglossum glabrescens is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in wet forests and along streams.

Aspidoglossum glabrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidoglossum glabrescens?

Aspidoglossum glabrescens

What is the family of Aspidoglossum glabrescens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Aspidoglossum glabrescens?

Smooth-stemmed Aspidoglossum

Species in the Aspidoglossum genus

Aspidoglossum angustissimum, Aspidoglossum araneiferum, Aspidoglossum biflorum, Aspidoglossum breve, Aspidoglossum carinatum, Aspidoglossum connatum, Aspidoglossum crebrum, Aspidoglossum delagoense, Aspidoglossum demissum, Aspidoglossum difficile, Aspidoglossum dissimile, Aspidoglossum elliotii, Aspidoglossum erubescens, Aspidoglossum eylesii, Aspidoglossum fasciculare, Aspidoglossum flanaganii, Aspidoglossum glabellum, Aspidoglossum glabrescens, Aspidoglossum glanduliferum, Aspidoglossum gracile, Aspidoglossum grandiflorum, Aspidoglossum heterophyllum, Aspidoglossum hirundo, Aspidoglossum interruptum, Aspidoglossum lamellatum, Aspidoglossum lanatum, Aspidoglossum masaicum, Aspidoglossum nyasae, Aspidoglossum ovalifolium, Aspidoglossum restioides, Aspidoglossum rhodesicum, Aspidoglossum uncinatum, Aspidoglossum validum, Aspidoglossum virgatum, Aspidoglossum woodii, Aspidoglossum xanthosphaerum, Aspidoglossum albocoronatum,

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-2656207: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Frances Kristina Kupicha (1947-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kupicha' in the authors string.