Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
esculenta
ID:
1044329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) H.Rob., S.C.Keeley, Skvarla & R.Chan

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 121(1): 31 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043667



Common Names

  • Esculent Strobocalyx
  • Strobocalyx esculenta
  • Esculent Plant


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Description

Strobocalyx esculenta (also called Esculent Strobocalyx, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has large, glossy, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of up to 6 feet. It is found in humid tropical forests and is often grown as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Strobocalyx esculenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a natural soil conditioner, as its roots help to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strobocalyx esculenta has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strobocalyx esculenta is a tropical evergreen plant that can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from the stem just below a node and placed in moist soil until they take root.

Where to Find Strobocalyx esculenta

Strobocalyx esculenta can be found in 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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Raymund Chan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Chan' in the authors string.
Sterling C. Keeley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Keeley' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.