Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sanchezvegae
ID:
119235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1(1): 2 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118564



Common Names

  • Sanchezvegae Sea Squirt
  • Ascidiogyne Sea Squirt
  • Ascidiogyne Sanchezvegae


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Description

Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae (also called 'Sanchezvega's Ascidiogyne' and 'Coral Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and jungles. It has small, coral-like flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal medicines and teas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.

Where to Find Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae

Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae?

Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae

What is the common name of Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae?

Ascidiogyne Sanchezvegae

What type of plant is Ascidiogyne sanchezvegae?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Ascidiogyne genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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