Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Br.) Sherff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 31: 157 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528079
Common Names
- Whorled Alsinidendron
- Whorled Alsinidendron Tree
- Whorled Alsinidendron Shrub
Description
Alsinidendron verticillatum (also called Whorled 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 verticillatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alsinidendron verticillatum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Alsinidendron verticillatum: This plant is best propagated through seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Alsinidendron verticillatum
Alsinidendron verticillatum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Alsinidendron verticillatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alsinidendron verticillatum?
Alsinidendron verticillatum
What type of plant is Alsinidendron verticillatum?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Alsinidendron verticillatum?
Deserts and dry areas
Species in the Alsinidendron genus
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,