Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Schwarz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 24: 87 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525450
Common Names
- Bleeser's Alectryon
- Bleeser's Bur-Marigold
- Bleeser's Cudweed
Description
Alectryon bleeseri (also called 'Bleeseri Alectryon', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Alectryon bleeseri is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alectryon bleeseri has white flowers with yellow anthers and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alectryon bleeseri is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils and is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Alectryon bleeseri
Alectryon bleeseri is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Alectryon bleeseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectryon bleeseri?
Alectryon bleeseri
What is the common name of Alectryon bleeseri?
Bleeser's Alectryon
Where is Alectryon bleeseri found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Alectryon genus
Alectryon affinis,
Alectryon bleeseri,
Alectryon cardiocarpus,
Alectryon carinatus,
Alectryon celebicus,
Alectryon connatum,
Alectryon coriaceus,
Alectryon diversifolius,
Alectryon excelsus,
Alectryon excisus,
Alectryon ferrugineum,
Alectryon forsythii,
Alectryon fuscus,
Alectryon glaber,
Alectryon grandifolius,
Alectryon inaequilaterus,
Alectryon kangeanensis,
Alectryon kimberleyanus,
Alectryon laevis,
Alectryon macrococcum,
Alectryon macrophyllus,
Alectryon mahoe,
Alectryon mollis,
Alectryon myrmecophilus,
Alectryon ochraceus,
Alectryon oleifolius,
Alectryon pubescens,
Alectryon ramiflorus,
Alectryon repandodentatus,
Alectryon reticulatus,
Alectryon samoensis,
Alectryon semicinereum,
Alectryon serratus,
Alectryon sphaerococcum,
Alectryon strigosus,
Alectryon subcinereum,
Alectryon subdentatum,
Alectryon tomentosum,
Alectryon tropicus,
Alectryon unilobatus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family