Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 533 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537560
Common Names
- Ankyropetalum reuteri
- Reuter's Ankyropetalum
- Reuter's Joint-fir
Synonyms
- Gypsophila reuteri Williams [unknown]
Description
Ankyropetalum reuteri (also called African Star Apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in the rainforest habitats of West and Central Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Ankyropetalum reuteri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ankyropetalum reuteri is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ankyropetalum reuteri is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Ankyropetalum reuteri
Ankyropetalum reuteri can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Ankyropetalum reuteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ankyropetalum reuteri?
Ankyropetalum reuteri
What is the common name of Ankyropetalum reuteri?
Reuter's Ankyropetalum
What is the natural habitat of Ankyropetalum reuteri?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Ankyropetalum genus
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Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,