Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spatulatus
ID:
62043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1(4): 103. 1891 [30 Jun 1891]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061372



Common Names

  • Spatulate Sclerocarpus
  • Sclerocarpus
  • Spatulatus


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Description

Sclerocarpus spatulatus (also called Spatulate Sclerocarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright, rounded growth habit with dark green foliage and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocarpus spatulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerocarpus spatulatus has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocarpus spatulatus is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Sclerocarpus spatulatus

Sclerocarpus spatulatus is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry and rocky areas.

Sclerocarpus spatulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocarpus spatulatus?

Sclerocarpus spatulatus

What is the common name of Sclerocarpus spatulatus?

Spatulate Sclerocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Sclerocarpus spatulatus?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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,

References