Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Actes Congr. Int. Bot. Amst. 1877: 119 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525453
Common Names
- Carinate Alectryon
- Carinate Bur-Marigold
- Carinate Cudweed
Description
Alectryon carinatus (also called 'Keeled 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 carinatus 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
The flower of Alectryon carinatus is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alectryon carinatus 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 carinatus
Alectryon carinatus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Alectryon carinatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectryon carinatus?
Alectryon carinatus
What is the common name of Alectryon carinatus?
Carinate Alectryon
Where is Alectryon carinatus 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