Asplundia longitepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longitepala
ID:
638781
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. xviii. 195 (1958).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638113
Common Names
- Asplundia longitepala
- Longitepala Asplundia
- Longitepala's Asplundia
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Asplundia longitepala (also called Longitepala Asplundia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Asplundia longitepala can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplundia longitepala has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Asplundia longitepala can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. These sections should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Asplundia longitepala
Asplundia longitepala can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Asplundia longitepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplundia longitepala?
Asplundia longitepala
What is the natural habitat of Asplundia longitepala?
Asplundia longitepala is found in humid forests in Central America.
What are the growth requirements of Asplundia longitepala?
Asplundia longitepala prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275745: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.