Status:
valid
Authors:
Harling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 18: 208 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638301
Common Names
- Asplundia pycnantha
- Golden Wattle
- Silver Wattle
Description
Asplundia pycnantha (also called Pycnantha Asplundia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Asplundia pycnantha is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a source of food and forage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Asplundia pycnantha is white or yellowish, with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplundia pycnantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Asplundia pycnantha
Asplundia pycnantha is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Asplundia pycnantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplundia pycnantha?
Asplundia pycnantha
What is the common name of Asplundia pycnantha?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Asplundia pycnantha?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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,