Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rollins) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 10: 50 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277130
Common Names
- Hesperidanthus suffrutescens
- Suffrutescent Desert Star
- Suffrutescent Star
Description
Hesperidanthus suffrutescens (also called Shrubby Hesperidanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an evergreen shrub which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hesperidanthus suffrutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hesperidanthus suffrutescens has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hesperidanthus suffrutescens is a stem plant that can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting them in the substrate. It can be cultivated in medium to high light and prefers a nutrient-rich substrate. It should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer.
Where to Find Hesperidanthus suffrutescens
Hesperidanthus suffrutescens is native to South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.
Hesperidanthus suffrutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hesperidanthus suffrutescens?
Hesperidanthus suffrutescens
What is the common name of Hesperidanthus suffrutescens?
Desert Mallow
What is the natural habitat of Hesperidanthus suffrutescens?
Deserts and dry areas
Species in the Hesperidanthus genus
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Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
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Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
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Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
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Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
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Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
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Aethionema transhyrcanum,
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