Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gürke) Mabb. & Y.W.Yuan
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 132 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916741
Common Names
- Volkameria aggregata
- Aggregated Volkameria
- Aggregated Volkameria
Uses & Benefits
Volkameria aggregata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Volkameria aggregata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Volkameria aggregata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Volkameria aggregata
Volkameria aggregata can be found in the grasslands of Brazil.
Volkameria aggregata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Volkameria aggregata?
Volkameria aggregata
What is the common name of Volkameria aggregata?
Aggregated Volkameria
What is the natural habitat of Volkameria aggregata?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Volkameria genus
Volkameria acerbiana,
Volkameria aculeata,
Volkameria heterophylla,
Volkameria inermis,
Volkameria ligustrina,
Volkameria eriophylla,
Volkameria aggregata,
Volkameria pittieri,
Volkameria mollis,
Volkameria glabra,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Yao Wu Yuan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.W.Yuan' in the authors string.