Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apicifolia
ID:
1305265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roque & S.C.Ferreira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 291(1): 6 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317719



Common Names

  • Lapidia apicifolia
  • Apicifolia Lapidia
  • Apicifolia Star Orchid


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Description

Lapidia apicifolia (also called Apicifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It typically grows in dry forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a pointed tip and entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Lapidia apicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lapidia apicifolia has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have ovate leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lapidia apicifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Lapidia apicifolia

Lapidia apicifolia is found in Brazil.

Lapidia apicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lapidia apicifolia?

Lapidia apicifolia

What is the common name of Lapidia apicifolia?

Apicifolia Lapidia

Where is Lapidia apicifolia native to?

Brazil

Species in the Lapidia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Nadia Roque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roque' in the authors string.
Silvana C. Ferreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Ferreira' in the authors string.