Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiens & Polhill
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Mistletoes Africa : 113 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247588
Common Names
- Spragueanella curta
- Short Spragueanella
- Curta Spragueanella
Description
Spragueanella curta (also called Short Spragueanella, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial herb native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Spragueanella curta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spragueanella curta has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spragueanella curta is a species of shrub that is native to Central America. It is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and needs plenty of water. It should be planted in well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Spragueanella curta
Spragueanella curta is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and savannas.
Spragueanella curta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spragueanella curta?
Spragueanella curta
What is the common name of Spragueanella curta?
Short Spragueanella
Where is Spragueanella curta native to?
Mexico
Species in the Spragueanella genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,