Alvesia clerodendroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.C.E.Fr.) B.Mathew
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 26: 565 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953797
Common Names
- Clerodendroides Alvesia
- Clerodendroides' Alvesia
- Clerodendroides Alvesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alvesia clerodendroides (also called Clerodendrum Ernodea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is typically found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Alvesia clerodendroides has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alvesia clerodendroides is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
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Alvesia clerodendroides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Alvesia clerodendroides
Alvesia clerodendroides is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Species in the Alvesia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7185: Based on the initial data import
Thore Christian Elias Fries (1886-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Brian Mathew (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mathew' in the authors string.