Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
variabile
ID:
531888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Negre & Le Houér.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 106: 149 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531220



Common Names

  • Ammosperma variabile
  • Variable Ammosperma
  • Variable Ammodaucus


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Description

Ammosperma variabile (also called Variable Ammosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, native to South Africa. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ammosperma variabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammosperma variabile has small yellow flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammosperma variabile is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It is usually propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Ammosperma variabile

Ammosperma variabile can be found in parts of the Mediterranean region, including parts of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ammosperma variabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammosperma variabile?

Ammosperma variabile

What is the common name of Ammosperma variabile?

Variable Sand-spurge

What is the family of Ammosperma variabile?

Euphorbiaceae

Species in the Ammosperma genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2633956: Based on the initial data import
Henry-Noël Le Houérou (1928-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Houér.' in the authors string.
Robert Nègre (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Negre' in the authors string.