Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 27: 431 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823034
Common Names
- Asyneuma Amplexicaule
- Amplexicaule Asyneuma
- Amplexicaule Wild Petunia
Description
Asyneuma amplexicaule (also called Ample-leaved Asyneuma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Africa. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asyneuma amplexicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Asyneuma amplexicaule sub. aucheri (A.DC.) Bornm.
Asyneuma amplexicaule sub. amplexicaule
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asyneuma amplexicaule is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a small, white root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asyneuma amplexicaule can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright light and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Asyneuma amplexicaule
Asyneuma amplexicaule can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Asyneuma amplexicaule FAQ
What is the common name of Asyneuma amplexicaule?
Clasping Asyneuma
What is the scientific name of Asyneuma amplexicaule?
Asyneuma amplexicaule
What is the family of Asyneuma amplexicaule?
Asteraceae
Species in the Asyneuma genus
Asyneuma amplexicaule,
Asyneuma anthericoides,
Asyneuma argutum,
Asyneuma babadaghense,
Asyneuma campanuloides,
Asyneuma canescens,
Asyneuma chinense,
Asyneuma compactum,
Asyneuma davisianum,
Asyneuma ekimianum,
Asyneuma filipes,
Asyneuma fulgens,
Asyneuma giganteum,
Asyneuma ilgazense,
Asyneuma isauricum,
Asyneuma japonicum,
Asyneuma junceum,
Asyneuma limoniifolium,
Asyneuma linifolium,
Asyneuma lobelioides,
Asyneuma lycium,
Asyneuma macrodon,
Asyneuma michauxioides,
Asyneuma persicum,
Asyneuma pulchellum,
Asyneuma pulvinatum,
Asyneuma rigidum,
Asyneuma thomsonii,
Asyneuma trichostegium,
Asyneuma virgatum,
Asyneuma munzurdaghense,
Asyneuma pakistanicum,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,