Aspasia silvana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvana
ID:
284993
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Barros
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 15: 94 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284325
Common Names
- Silvana Aspasia
- Silvana False Aspasia
- False Aspasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aspasia silvana (also called Silvana guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It has oval leaves, white flowers, and yellow-green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Aspasia silvana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves and stems are edible and can be used to make teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspasia silvana has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Aspasia silvana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Aspasia silvana
Aspasia silvana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
Aspasia silvana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspasia silvana?
Aspasia silvana
What are the common names of Aspasia silvana?
Common names of Aspasia silvana include African violet, African waxflower, and African waxplant.
What is the natural habitat of Aspasia silvana?
Aspasia silvana is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Species in the Aspasia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-16665: Based on the initial data import
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.