Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
albofasciata
ID:
1306650

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Pell.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 35: 30 (2017 publ. 2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319104



Common Names

  • Siderasis albofasciata
  • Albofasciata
  • Siderasis


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Description

Siderasis albofasciata (also called White-Striped Siderasis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, growing in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Siderasis albofasciata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Siderasis albofasciata has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siderasis albofasciata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be kept in a moist, well-drained soil mix until the plants are established.

Where to Find Siderasis albofasciata

Siderasis albofasciata is found in the Atlantic forest of Brazil.

Siderasis albofasciata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siderasis albofasciata?

Siderasis albofasciata

What is the family of Siderasis albofasciata?

Velloziaceae

What is the habitat of Siderasis albofasciata?

Dry rocky areas

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pell.' in the authors string.