Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
steinmannii
ID:
1328746

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 109: 24 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341200



Common Names

  • Aspicarpa Steinmannii
  • Steinmann's Aspicarpa
  • Steinmann's False Begonia


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Description

Aspicarpa steinmannii (also called Steinmann's Aspicarpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Aspicarpa steinmannii is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspicarpa steinmannii has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspicarpa steinmannii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Aspicarpa steinmannii

Aspicarpa steinmannii can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Aspicarpa steinmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspicarpa steinmannii?

Aspicarpa steinmannii

What is the common name of Aspicarpa steinmannii?

Steinmannii Aspicarpa

What is the natural habitat of Aspicarpa steinmannii?

Tropical rainforests

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

William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.