Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Lundellia 16: 4 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339367
Common Names
- Wamalchitamia serboana
- Serboana Wamalchitamia
- Mountain Wamalchitamia
Description
Wamalchitamia serboana (also called Serbo's Wamalchitamia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central America. It has an erect habit and can reach up to 0.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Wamalchitamia serboana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wamalchitamia serboana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wamalchitamia serboana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Wamalchitamia serboana
Wamalchitamia serboana is native to Central America, and can be found in the wild in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Wamalchitamia serboana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wamalchitamia serboana?
Wamalchitamia serboana
What type of environment does Wamalchitamia serboana prefer?
Wamalchitamia serboana prefers humid, tropical environments.
What type of soil does Wamalchitamia serboana need?
Wamalchitamia serboana needs well-draining, acidic soil.
Species in the Wamalchitamia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,