Sphedamnocarpus argyrophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyrophyllus
ID:
1077159
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Juss.) Nied.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Verzeichnis Vorles. Konigl. Akad. Braunsberg 1924: 16 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076497
Common Names
- Sphedamnocarpus Argyrophyllus
- Argyrophyllus Sphedamnocarpus
- Argyrophyllus
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Sphedamnocarpus argyrophyllus (also called Silver-leaved Sphedamnocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sphedamnocarpus argyrophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant to provide privacy and wind protection.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphedamnocarpus argyrophyllus has white flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round, and the seedlings are about 5 cm tall and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sphedamnocarpus argyrophyllus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). It is a fast-growing plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Sphedamnocarpus argyrophyllus
Sphedamnocarpus argyrophyllus is native to South America.
Species in the Sphedamnocarpus 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
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:557439-1: Based on the initial data import