Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
axillaris
ID:
552867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Hohen.) Rauschert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Taxon 31: 558 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552199



Common Names

  • Axillaris Asperuginoides
  • Axillaris Bush
  • Axillaris Groundcover


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Synonyms

  • Buchingera axillaris Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]

Description

Asperuginoides axillaris (also called axillary asperuginoides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has an erect stem and grows up to 40 cm in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asperuginoides axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asperuginoides axillaris has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asperuginoides axillaris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote new growth.

Where to Find Asperuginoides axillaris

Asperuginoides axillaris can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Asperuginoides axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asperuginoides axillaris?

Asperuginoides axillaris

What is the common name of Asperuginoides axillaris?

Axillary Asperugo

What is the natural habitat of Asperuginoides axillaris?

Mesic to dry woods, thickets, and meadows

Species in the Asperuginoides 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-2656100: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.