Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
granularis
ID:
805528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maguire) L.M.Campb. & Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 140 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000804862



Common Names

  • Abolboda granularis
  • Granular Abolboda
  • Granular Tree


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Description

Abolboda granularis (also called granular abolboda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Abolboda granularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is often used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abolboda granularis has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abolboda granularis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Abolboda granularis

Abolboda granularis can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

References

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
Lisa M. Campbell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Campb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60441525-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.