Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
suffrutescens
ID:
1277792

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

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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.

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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 Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50292793: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.