Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
albomarginata
ID:
553006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 15: 330. 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552338



Common Names

  • Aspidopterys albomarginata
  • White-margined Aspidopterys
  • White-margined Leafybract


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Description

Aspidopterys albomarginata (also called Aspidopterys, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 1–2 m and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, sandy, and rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidopterys albomarginata is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidopterys albomarginata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidopterys albomarginata can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and fertilize it every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aspidopterys albomarginata

Aspidopterys albomarginata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Aspidopterys albomarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidopterys albomarginata?

Aspidopterys albomarginata

What is the family of Aspidopterys albomarginata?

Rubiaceae

Where is Aspidopterys albomarginata 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-2656237: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.