Spachea herbert-smithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbert-smithii
ID:
1267000
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Webbia 13: 546 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266338
Common Names
- Herbert-Smith's Spachea
- Herbert-Smith's Daisy
- Herbert-Smith's Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spachea herbert-smithii (also called Herbert-Smith's Spachea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in moist, shady, and well-drained soils, and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Spachea herbert-smithii is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spachea herbert-smithii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spachea herbert-smithii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Spachea herbert-smithii
Spachea herbert-smithii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora.
Spachea herbert-smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spachea herbert-smithii?
Spachea herbert-smithii
What is the common name of Spachea herbert-smithii?
Herbert-Smith's Spachea
Where is Spachea herbert-smithii found?
It is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil
Species in the Spachea genus
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241012-2: Based on the initial data import