Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
552921

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) O'Donell & Lourteig

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 9: 283. 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552253



Common Names

  • Pulchella Aspicarpa
  • Pulchella Bush
  • Pulchella Groundcover


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Synonyms

  • Janusia sericea A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa sericea Nied. [unknown]
  • Camarea pulchella Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa pulchella Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa pulchella latifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia sericea A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Aspicarpa pulchella (also called beautiful aspicarpa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has an erect stem and grows up to 20 cm in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aspicarpa pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspicarpa pulchella has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspicarpa pulchella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote new growth.

Where to Find Aspicarpa pulchella

Aspicarpa pulchella can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Aspicarpa pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspicarpa pulchella?

Aspicarpa pulchella

What is the family of Aspicarpa pulchella?

Rubiaceae

Where is Aspicarpa pulchella found?

South America

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2656152: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.
Carlos Alberto O’Donell (1912-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Donell' in the authors string.