Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lychnoides
ID:
528743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hillebr.) Sherff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 31: 157 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528075



Common Names

  • Lychnoides Alsine
  • Alsine
  • Sea-Lavender


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Description

Alsinidendron lychnoides (also called White-flowered Alsinidendron, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Alsinidendron lychnoides is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its wood is used for construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alsinidendron lychnoides has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsinidendron lychnoides is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seedbed.

Where to Find Alsinidendron lychnoides

Alsinidendron lychnoides is native to the Mediterranean region.

Alsinidendron lychnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsinidendron lychnoides?

Alsinidendron lychnoides

What type of plant is Alsinidendron lychnoides?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Alsinidendron lychnoides?

Deserts and dry areas

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2630709: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.