Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
altiscandens
ID:
1320007

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.S.Leal

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 687 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332461



Common Names

  • Altiscandens Asplundia
  • Himalayan Asplundia
  • Indian Asplundia


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Description

Asplundia altiscandens (also called ‘Altiscandens Asplundia’, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and is usually found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia altiscandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplundia altiscandens is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia altiscandens is a tropical epiphyte that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist and warm. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm for best results.

Where to Find Asplundia altiscandens

Asplundia altiscandens is native to South America. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

Eduardo da Silva Leal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.S.Leal' in the authors string.