Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
528996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 478 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528328

Common Names

  • Zenkeri Alsodeiopsis
  • Zenkeri Alsodeiopsis Plant
  • Zenkeri Alsodeiopsis Flower

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Description

Alsodeiopsis zenkeri (also called Zenker's Alsodeiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Aquifoliaceae family. It is a shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in scrubland and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alsodeiopsis zenkeri has been used as a source of food, forage, and medicinal purposes. It is also used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alsodeiopsis zenkeri are small and white, and arranged in dense, terminal spikes. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alsodeiopsis zenkeri is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Alsodeiopsis zenkeri

Alsodeiopsis zenkeri is native to Central and South America.

Alsodeiopsis zenkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alsodeiopsis zenkeri?

Alsodeiopsis zenkeri

What is the common name of Alsodeiopsis zenkeri?

Zenker's Alsodeiopsis

What is the growth habit of Alsodeiopsis zenkeri?

It is an evergreen shrub with long, thin branches

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

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