Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
europaea
ID:
341100

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guss.) Murb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund. 34(7): 2 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340432

Common Names

  • Europaea Apteranthes
  • Europaea Orchid
  • Apteranthes europaea

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Synonyms

  • Apteranthes europaea affinis (De Wild.) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea albotigrina (Maire) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea barrueliana (Maire) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea confusa (Font Quer) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea decipiens (Maire) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea gattefossei (Maire) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea marmaricensis (A.Berger) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea micrantha (Maire) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea schmuckiana (Gattef. & Maire) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea tristis (Maire) Plowes [unknown]
  • Apteranthes gussoneana J.C.Mikan [unknown]
  • Piaranthus gussoneanus (J.C.Mikan) G.Don [unknown]
  • Stapelia italica Ten. ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Stapelia lampadosa Jacq. ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Stapelia europaea Guss. [unknown]
  • Boucerosia europaea (Guss.) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Boucerosia gussoniana (J.C.Mikan) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Caralluma affinis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Caralluma confusa Font Quer [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea (Guss.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea affinis (De Wild.) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea albotigrina Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea barrueliana Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea confusa (Font Quer) Font Quer [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea decipiens Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea gattefossei Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea gussoneana (J.C.Mikan) Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea marmaricensis A.Berger [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea maroccana (Hook.f.) Berger [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea maroccana (Hook.f.) Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea micrantha Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea parviflora Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea schmuckiana Gattef. & Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea simonis (A.Berger) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Caralluma europaea tristis Maire [unknown]
  • Caralluma negevensis Zohary ex Feinbrun [unknown]
  • Caralluma simonis A.Berger [unknown]
  • Desmidorchis europaea (Guss.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Caralluma maroccana gattefossei Maire [unknown]
  • Stapelia gussoneana (J.C.Mikan) Jacq. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Apteranthes europaea gusssoneana (Mikan) Plowes [unknown]

Description

Apteranthes europaea (also called European Apteranthes, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Apteranthes europaea is a popular houseplant due to its bright and colorful foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Apteranthes europaea var. judaica (Zohary) Plowes
Apteranthes europaea sub. maroccana (Hook.f.) Plowes
Apteranthes europaea sub. europaea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apteranthes europaea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apteranthes europaea is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to a larger pot when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Apteranthes europaea

Apteranthes europaea is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps.

Apteranthes europaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apteranthes europaea?

Apteranthes europaea

What is the common name of Apteranthes europaea?

European Apteranthes

What type of plant is Apteranthes europaea?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94041-1: Based on the initial data import