Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
leucanthum
ID:
780410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) K.Schum.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 235 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779743



Common Names

  • Sparattosperma leucanthum
  • White-flowered Sparattosperma
  • Leucanthum Sparattosperma


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Description

Sparattosperma leucanthum (also called White Sparattosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, from woodlands to grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sparattosperma leucanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sparattosperma leucanthum is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparattosperma leucanthum is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Sparattosperma leucanthum

Sparattosperma leucanthum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along stream banks.

Sparattosperma leucanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparattosperma leucanthum?

Sparattosperma leucanthum

What is the common name of Sparattosperma leucanthum?

Leucanthum

What is the family of Sparattosperma leucanthum?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Sparattosperma genus

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241056-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].