Sparattanthelium aruakorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aruakorum
ID:
1268314
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tutin
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 78: 249 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267652
Common Names
- Sparattanthelium aruakorum
- Sparattanthelium bracteata
- Sparattanthelium beccariana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparattanthelium aruakorum (also called Aruakorum Sparattanthelium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single stem and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are ovate in shape and have a glossy green color. The flowers are white and the fruits are small and round.
Uses & Benefits
Sparattanthelium aruakorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparattanthelium aruakorum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
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Sparattanthelium aruakorum is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Sparattanthelium aruakorum requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant.
Where to Find Sparattanthelium aruakorum
Sparattanthelium aruakorum is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Sparattanthelium genus
Sparattanthelium bororum, Sparattanthelium amazonum, Sparattanthelium septentrionale, Sparattanthelium uncigerum, Sparattanthelium acreanum, Sparattanthelium atrum, Sparattanthelium botocudorum, Sparattanthelium tarapotanum, Sparattanthelium tupiniquinorum, Sparattanthelium glabrum, Sparattanthelium burchellii, Sparattanthelium guianense, Sparattanthelium borororum, Sparattanthelium wonotoboense, Sparattanthelium aruakorum,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50228330: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Gaskell Tutin (1908-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tutin' in the authors string.