Allantospermum multicaule - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multicaule
ID:
526664
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Capuron) Noot.
Source:
Irvingiaceae
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 7: 163 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525996
Common Names
- Allantospermum multicaule
- Multicaule Allantospermum
- Multicaule-Allantospermum
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- Cleistanthopsis multicaulis Capuron [unknown]
Description
Allantospermum multicaule (also called Multi-stemmed Allantospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a small shrub that can reach up to 5m in height. Its bark is grey-brown and smooth, and its leaves are glossy and dark green.
Uses & Benefits
Allantospermum multicaule is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allantospermum multicaule has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Allantospermum multicaule can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Allantospermum multicaule
Allantospermum multicaule is native to Borneo and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Allantospermum multicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allantospermum multicaule?
Allantospermum multicaule
What is the common name of Allantospermum multicaule?
Many-stemmed allantospermum
What is the natural habitat of Allantospermum multicaule?
Moist lowland and montane forests
Species in the Allantospermum genus
Species in the Irvingiaceae family
References
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000525996: Based on the initial data import