Atalaya sericopetala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericopetala
ID:
556049
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 1: 399 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555381
Common Names
- Atalaya sericopetala
- Silky-petalled Atalaya
- Atalaya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atalaya sericopetala (also called Silky-petalled-atalaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Atalaya sericopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalaya sericopetala is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atalaya sericopetala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Atalaya sericopetala
Atalaya sericopetala can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Atalaya sericopetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalaya sericopetala?
Atalaya sericopetala
What is the common name of Atalaya sericopetala?
Silky-petalled atalaya
What is the natural habitat of Atalaya sericopetala?
Tropical forests of Africa
Species in the Atalaya genus
Atalaya angustifolia, Atalaya australiana, Atalaya calcicola, Atalaya capensis, Atalaya collina, Atalaya hemiglauca, Atalaya multiflora, Atalaya natalensis, Atalaya oligoclada, Atalaya papuana, Atalaya rigida, Atalaya salicifolia, Atalaya sericopetala, Atalaya variifolia, Atalaya alata, Atalaya brevialata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2664509: Based on the initial data import
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.