Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
spondioides
ID:
558083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Acev.-Rodr. & Ferrucci

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 105 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557415



Common Names

  • Averrhoidium spondioides
  • Spondioides Averrhoidium
  • Tropical Averrhoidium


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Synonyms

  • Matayba spondioides Standl. [unknown]

Description

Averrhoidium spondioides (also called Spondioid Averrhoidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as steppe and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Averrhoidium spondioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Averrhoidium spondioides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Averrhoidium spondioides is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Averrhoidium spondioides

Averrhoidium spondioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

Averrhoidium spondioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Averrhoidium spondioides?

Averrhoidium spondioides

What is the common name of Averrhoidium spondioides?

Spondioides Averrhoid

What is the natural habitat of Averrhoidium spondioides?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2666757: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.