Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
glabrum
ID:
1065984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 35 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065322



Common Names

  • Sparattanthelium glabrum
  • Glabrous Sparattanthelium
  • Sparattanthelium


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Description

Sparattanthelium glabrum (also called Smooth Sparattanthelium, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to western Mexico, from Sinaloa to Oaxaca. It grows in open forests and shrublands at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sparattanthelium glabrum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sparattanthelium glabrum sub. angustatum Kubitzki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sparattanthelium glabrum is a white, star-shaped corolla with five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparattanthelium glabrum is propagated by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of light shade but prefers full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.

Where to Find Sparattanthelium glabrum

Sparattanthelium glabrum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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,