Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
schininii
ID:
552924

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 59 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552256

Common Names

  • Schininii Aspicarpa
  • Schininii Bush
  • Schininii Groundcover

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Synonyms

  • Aspicarpa lanata Nied. [unknown]
  • Camarea lanata Chodat [unknown]
  • Cryptolappa lanata (Chodat) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia lanata Chodat [unknown]

Description

Aspicarpa schininii (also called Schinin's aspicarpa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has an erect stem and grows up to 20 cm in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aspicarpa schininii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspicarpa schininii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspicarpa schininii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote new growth.

Where to Find Aspicarpa schininii

Aspicarpa schininii can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Aspicarpa schininii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspicarpa schininii?

Aspicarpa schininii

What is the family of Aspicarpa schininii?

Rubiaceae

Where is Aspicarpa schininii found?

South America

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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