Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Dunlop
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 3(2): 177 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005382
Common Names
- Adscendens Streptoglossa
- Streptoglossa Adscendens
- Upright Streptoglossa
Synonyms
- Pterigeron adscendens Benth. [unknown]
Description
Streptoglossa adscendens (also called 'Climbing Streptoglossa', 'Climbing Streptoglossa' and 'Climbing Streptoglossa', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China and Japan. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, slender leaves and white flowers. It can reach up to 2 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Streptoglossa adscendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Streptoglossa adscendens is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Streptoglossa adscendens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Streptoglossa adscendens
Streptoglossa adscendens is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Streptoglossa adscendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Streptoglossa adscendens?
Streptoglossa adscendens
What is the common name of Streptoglossa adscendens?
Ascending Streptoglossa
Where is Streptoglossa adscendens native to?
The Caribbean
Species in the Streptoglossa genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,