Drepananthus apoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apoensis
ID:
657263
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1708 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656595
Common Names
- Drepananthus apoensis
- Apo Creeper
- Apo Star Creeper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drepananthus apoensis (also called Apo Drepananthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Philippines. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Drepananthus apoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drepananthus apoensis has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Drepananthus apoensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done through cuttings, as seeds may not germinate. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Drepananthus apoensis
Drepananthus apoensis is native to the Philippines.
Drepananthus apoensis FAQ
What is the common name of Drepananthus apoensis?
Apo Wood Fern
What type of plant is Drepananthus apoensis?
Fern
What is the scientific name of Drepananthus apoensis?
Drepananthus apoensis
Species in the Drepananthus genus
Drepananthus carinatus, Drepananthus pahangensis, Drepananthus pruniferus, Drepananthus ramuliflorus, Drepananthus acuminatus, Drepananthus angustipetalus, Drepananthus olivaceus, Drepananthus petiolatus, Drepananthus pubescens, Drepananthus ridleyi, Drepananthus samarensis, Drepananthus vitiensis, Drepananthus polycarpus, Drepananthus cauliflorus, Drepananthus crassipetalus, Drepananthus deltoideus, Drepananthus havilandii, Drepananthus hexagynus, Drepananthus kingii, Drepananthus lucidus, Drepananthus minahassae, Drepananthus obtusifolius, Drepananthus biovulatus, Drepananthus magnificus, Drepananthus filiformis, Drepananthus novoguineensis, Drepananthus apoensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72831-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.