Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
639011

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindm.) Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 17: 43 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638343

Common Names

  • Asplundia rivularis
  • Rivular Wattle
  • Rivular Silver Wattle

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Synonyms

  • Carludovica rivularis Lindm. [unknown]

Description

Asplundia rivularis (also called River asplundia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in wet forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia rivularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asplundia rivularis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia rivularis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Asplundia rivularis

Asplundia rivularis is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Asplundia rivularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia rivularis?

Asplundia rivularis

What are the common names of Asplundia rivularis?

River Palm

What is the natural habitat of Asplundia rivularis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275772: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.
Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindm.' in the authors string.