Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
serpens
ID:
507049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Al-Shehbaz & Warwick

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 84: 279 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506381



Common Names

  • Serpent Aphragmus
  • Serpent's Aphragmus
  • Aphragmus Serpens


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Synonyms

  • Cochlearia serpens W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Lignariella serpens (W.W.Sm.) Al-Shehbaz, Kats.Arai & H.Ohba [unknown]
  • Lignariella hobsonii serpens (W.W.Sm.) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Aphragmus serpens (also called Serpents aphragmus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is an annual herb with a slender stem, and its leaves are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate. It is native to Nepal and India, and its habitats include grasslands, open forests, and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Aphragmus serpens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphragmus serpens is yellow and tubular, with a white throat. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphragmus serpens is a small shrub native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until established.

Where to Find Aphragmus serpens

Aphragmus serpens is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.

Aphragmus serpens FAQ

What is the common name of Aphragmus serpens?

Serpens

What is the natural habitat of Aphragmus serpens?

Tropical rainforests

What is the optimal temperature for Aphragmus serpens?

20-25°C

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-2603525: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Suzanne I. Warwick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warwick' in the authors string.