Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
vulcanicola
ID:
631575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 437 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630907



Common Names

  • Vulcanicola Cuscatlania
  • Cuscatlania Vulcanicola
  • Cuscatlania Vulcanicola


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Description

Cuscatlania vulcanicola (also called Vulcanicola, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to El Salvador. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuscatlania vulcanicola is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuscatlania vulcanicola has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuscatlania vulcanicola can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Cuscatlania vulcanicola

Cuscatlania vulcanicola is native to El Salvador.

Cuscatlania vulcanicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuscatlania vulcanicola?

Cuscatlania vulcanicola

What is the natural habitat of Cuscatlania vulcanicola?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

What are the common uses of Cuscatlania vulcanicola?

Traditional medicine, dyeing, and tanning

Species in the Cuscatlania genus

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

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