Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
sanctae-ritae
ID:
639021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Galeano & R.Bernal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 14: 28 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638353



Common Names

  • Asplundia sanctae-ritae
  • Sanctae-ritae Asplundia
  • Asplundia Sanctae-ritae


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Description

Asplundia sanctae-ritae (also called Santa Rita asplundia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States, Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia sanctae-ritae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplundia sanctae-ritae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia sanctae-ritae 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 sanctae-ritae

Asplundia sanctae-ritae can be found in South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.

Asplundia sanctae-ritae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia sanctae-ritae?

Asplundia sanctae-ritae

What is the common name of Asplundia sanctae-ritae?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Asplundia sanctae-ritae?

Tropical rainforests

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-275773: Based on the initial data import
Rodrigo Bernal (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bernal' in the authors string.
Gloria Galeano Garcés (1958-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeano' in the authors string.