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
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.
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 Aspicarpa genus
Aspicarpa boliviensis,
Aspicarpa brevipes,
Aspicarpa harleyi,
Aspicarpa hyssopifolia,
Aspicarpa pulchella,
Aspicarpa salicifolia,
Aspicarpa schininii,
Aspicarpa sericea,
Aspicarpa uruguariensis,
Aspicarpa steinmannii,
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,