Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
657889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 2: 7 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657221



Common Names

  • Drymaria Apetala
  • Apetalous Drymaria
  • Petalless Drymaria


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Synonyms

  • Drymaria macrantha A.Gray [unknown]
  • Drymaria virgata Briq. [unknown]

Description

Drymaria apetala (also called Apetalous Drymaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that appear in summer. It is found in moist, shady areas, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Drymaria apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, reducing inflammation and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drymaria apetala is white with yellow centers and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymaria apetala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Drymaria apetala

Drymaria apetala is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Drymaria apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymaria apetala?

Drymaria apetala

What is the family of Drymaria apetala?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the habitat of Drymaria apetala?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Drymaria genus

Drymaria anomala, Drymaria apetala, Drymaria arenarioides, Drymaria auriculipetala, Drymaria axillaris, Drymaria barkleyi, Drymaria coahuilana, Drymaria conzattii, Drymaria cordata, Drymaria cubana, Drymaria debilis, Drymaria depressa, Drymaria divaricata, Drymaria effusa, Drymaria elata, Drymaria engleriana, Drymaria excisa, Drymaria fasciculata, Drymaria firmula, Drymaria frutescens, Drymaria glaberrima, Drymaria glandulosa, Drymaria gracilis, Drymaria grandiflora, Drymaria holosteoides, Drymaria hypericifolia, Drymaria ladewii, Drymaria laxiflora, Drymaria leptophylla, Drymaria longepedunculata, Drymaria lyropetala, Drymaria malachioides, Drymaria molluginea, Drymaria monticola, Drymaria multiflora, Drymaria ortegioides, Drymaria ovata, Drymaria pachyphylla, Drymaria paposana, Drymaria pattersonii, Drymaria perennis, Drymaria polycarpoides, Drymaria praecox, Drymaria pratheri, Drymaria rotundifolia, Drymaria stellarioides, Drymaria stereophylla, Drymaria stipitata, Drymaria subumbellata, Drymaria suffruticosa,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, 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,

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