Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) N.Hallé
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 4 ser., 5(1): 24. 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435559
Common Names
- Semialarium paniculatum
- Paniculate Semialarium
- Paniculate Semialarium Moss
Synonyms
- Pyramidostylium banisterioides Mart. ex Peyr. [unknown]
- Salacia paniculata G.Don [unknown]
- Anthodon paniculatum Mart. [unknown]
- Hippocratea martii Hassl. [unknown]
- Hippocratea paniculata Hassl. [unknown]
- Anthodon paniculatus Mart. in Schult. [unknown]
- Tonsella paniculata (Mart. ex Schult.) Spreng. [unknown]
- Pristimera lepida Miers [unknown]
- Hemiangium paniculatum (Mart.) Mennega [unknown]
Description
Semialarium paniculatum (also called Panicled Semialarium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Semialarium paniculatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves and bark are used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible. Additionally, it has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, which makes it useful in treating skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Semialarium paniculatum is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Semialarium paniculatum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist soil in the spring and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Semialarium paniculatum
Semialarium paniculatum is native to Mexico.
Semialarium paniculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Semialarium paniculatum?
Semialarium paniculatum
What is the common name of Semialarium paniculatum?
Panicled Semialarium
What is the natural habitat of Semialarium paniculatum?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
Species in the Semialarium genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
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,