Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Königl.-Baier. Bot. Ges. Regensburg 3: 302 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437896
Common Names
- Sparattanthelium bororum
- Bor's Sparattanthelium
- Bor's Sparattanthelium
Description
Sparattanthelium bororum (also called Bor's Sparattanthelium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It typically grows up to 3 m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sparattanthelium bororum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and other medicinal applications. The plant has several benefits, including being an effective insect repellent, being a source of antioxidants, and having anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparattanthelium bororum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sparattanthelium bororum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet (3 m) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat.
Where to Find Sparattanthelium bororum
Sparattanthelium bororum is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.
Sparattanthelium bororum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparattanthelium bororum?
Sparattanthelium bororum
What are the common uses of Sparattanthelium bororum?
Sparattanthelium bororum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
What is the natural habitat of Sparattanthelium bororum?
Sparattanthelium bororum is native to tropical regions of South America.
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,