Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 96 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292476
Common Names
- Arenicolous Salvadoropsis
- Salvadoropsis arenicola
- Arenicolous Salvador
Uses & Benefits
Salvadoropsis arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub that can be used to create a hedge or screen. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 8 feet.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvadoropsis arenicola is small, white and star-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvadoropsis arenicola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Salvadoropsis arenicola
Salvadoropsis arenicola is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Salvadoropsis arenicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvadoropsis arenicola?
Salvadoropsis arenicola
What is the common name of Salvadoropsis arenicola?
Arenicola
What is the natural habitat of Salvadoropsis arenicola?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Salvadoropsis genus
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Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,