Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz & A.Fuentes
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 1 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284433
Common Names
- Polypsecadium apolobamba
- Apolobamba Polypsecadium
- Apolobamba Spiderling
Description
Polypsecadium apolobamba (also called Apolobamba Polypsecadium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Bolivia. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polypsecadium apolobamba is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Polypsecadium apolobamba are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polypsecadium apolobamba is a hardy perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in autumn and divisions can be taken in spring.
Where to Find Polypsecadium apolobamba
Polypsecadium apolobamba is native to Bolivia and can be found in the department of La Paz.
Polypsecadium apolobamba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypsecadium apolobamba?
Polypsecadium apolobamba
What is the common name of Polypsecadium apolobamba?
Apolobamba Polypsecadium
Where is Polypsecadium apolobamba native to?
Bolivia
Species in the Polypsecadium genus
Polypsecadium litorale,
Polypsecadium grandiflorum,
Polypsecadium harmsianum,
Polypsecadium adscendens,
Polypsecadium arnottianum,
Polypsecadium brasiliense,
Polypsecadium effusum,
Polypsecadium gilliesii,
Polypsecadium llatasii,
Polypsecadium magellanicum,
Polypsecadium rusbyi,
Polypsecadium solidagineum,
Polypsecadium tucumanense,
Polypsecadium zoellneri,
Polypsecadium apolobamba,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,