Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
faucicola
ID:
1323748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruyns) Plowes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 116: 12 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336202



Common Names

  • Apteranthes faucicola
  • Faucicola Apteranthes
  • Faucicola Apteranthes Fern


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Description

Apteranthes faucicola (also called Faucicola Apteranthes, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem and lanceolate leaves with undulate margins. It grows in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Apteranthes faucicola has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apteranthes faucicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apteranthes faucicola is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is more difficult and the germination rate is lower.

Where to Find Apteranthes faucicola

Apteranthes faucicola is native to Mexico and can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Apteranthes faucicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apteranthes faucicola?

Apteranthes faucicola

What type of plant is Apteranthes faucicola?

Apteranthes faucicola is a fern.

Where is Apteranthes faucicola found?

Apteranthes faucicola is found in India and Sri Lanka.

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

Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.