Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera & Ragonese
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 21 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114767
Common Names
- Pterocaulon Niveum
- White Pterocaulon
- Silver Pterocaulon
Description
Pterocaulon niveum (also called 'White Pterocaulon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brachymenium imbricatifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to help prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterocaulon niveum is white, with a tubular shape and four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Loxogramme centicola is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial to full shade and does best in moist, humus-rich soils. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand, as long as the soil is well-draining. Propagation can be done by division or by sowing spores. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and spores should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Pterocaulon niveum
Pterocaulon niveum can be found in the southeastern United States.
Pterocaulon niveum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterocaulon niveum?
Pterocaulon niveum
What is the common name of Pterocaulon niveum?
Snowy Pterocaulon
Where is Pterocaulon niveum found?
Pterocaulon niveum is found in Mexico
Species in the Pterocaulon genus
Pterocaulon alopecuroides,
Pterocaulon redolens,
Pterocaulon purpurascens,
Pterocaulon angustifolium,
Pterocaulon cordobense,
Pterocaulon lanatum,
Pterocaulon polystachyum,
Pterocaulon sphacelatum,
Pterocaulon pycnostachyum,
Pterocaulon polypterum,
Pterocaulon serrulatum,
Pterocaulon verbascifolium,
Pterocaulon balansae,
Pterocaulon niveum,
Pterocaulon rugosum,
Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides,
Pterocaulon lorentzii,
Pterocaulon virgatum,
Pterocaulon brachyanthum,
Pterocaulon ciliosum,
Pterocaulon discolor,
Pterocaulon intermedium,
Pterocaulon paradoxum,
Pterocaulon tricholobum,
Pterocaulon xenicum,
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,