Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 97 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561700
Common Names
- Beauprea asplenioides
- Asplenioides Beauprea
- Beauprea Asplenioides
Description
Beauprea asplenioides (also called Asplenium Beauprea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Beauprea asplenioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Beauprea asplenioides is a yellowish-green, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beauprea asplenioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Beauprea asplenioides
Beauprea asplenioides is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Beauprea asplenioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beauprea asplenioides?
Beauprea asplenioides
What is the common name of Beauprea asplenioides?
Asplenium-like Beauprea
What is the natural habitat of Beauprea asplenioides?
Tropical forests in Central and South America
Species in the Beauprea genus
Beauprea asplenioides,
Beauprea balansae,
Beauprea comptonii,
Beauprea congesta,
Beauprea crassifolia,
Beauprea filipes,
Beauprea gracilis,
Beauprea montana,
Beauprea montis-fontium,
Beauprea neglecta,
Beauprea pancheri,
Beauprea penariensis,
Beauprea spathulifolia,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,