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
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.
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 Averrhoidium genus
Species in the Sapindaceae family