Asplundia nilssonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nilssonii
ID:
638872
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 25: 59 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638204
Common Names
- Asplundia nilssonii
- Nilssonii Asplundia
- Asplundia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asplundia nilssonii (also called 'Nilsson's Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Asplundia nilssonii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It has large, showy flowers and attractive foliage. It can also be used as a ground cover or in a water garden. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White with yellow centers and 5 petals. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Thin, long and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asplundia nilssonii is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Asplundia nilssonii
Asplundia nilssonii is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.
Asplundia nilssonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplundia nilssonii?
Asplundia nilssonii
What type of plant is Asplundia nilssonii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Asplundia nilssonii native to?
South America
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-275756: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.