Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilly
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28(1): 53 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417483
Common Names
- Exochogyne steyermarkii
- Steyermarkii Exochogyne
- Exochogyne
Description
Exochogyne steyermarkii (also called 'Steyermark's Exochogyne', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, green leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Exochogyne steyermarkii is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Exochogyne steyermarkii are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are tiny, black and round. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exochogyne steyermarkii is a small shrub native to South America. It is typically propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Exochogyne steyermarkii should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Exochogyne steyermarkii
Exochogyne steyermarkii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Exochogyne steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exochogyne steyermarkii?
Exochogyne steyermarkii
What type of plant is Exochogyne steyermarkii?
Tree
Where is Exochogyne steyermarkii found?
Central America
Species in the Exochogyne genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102822-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].