Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspalathoides
ID:
615343

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 783 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614675



Common Names

  • Coleonema aspalathoides
  • Aspalathoides coleonema
  • Aspalathoid coleonema


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Synonyms

  • Coleonema dregeanum C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Coleonema aspalathoides (also called Aspalathoid Coleonema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry habitats such as sandhills, open woods, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Coleonema aspalathoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coleonema aspalathoides is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleonema aspalathoides can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Coleonema aspalathoides

Coleonema aspalathoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.

Coleonema aspalathoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleonema aspalathoides?

Coleonema aspalathoides

What is the family of Coleonema aspalathoides?

Rutaceae

Where is Coleonema aspalathoides native to?

South Africa

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References