Apodanthera eriocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocalyx
ID:
541439
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 111: 75 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540771
Common Names
- Eriocalyx Apodanthera
- Woolly Apodanthera
- Woolly-stemmed Apodanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Apodanthera eriocalyx (also called 'Eriocalyx Apodanthera', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with thick, fleshy stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Apodanthera eriocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Apodanthera eriocalyx is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apodanthera eriocalyx is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in partial shade until established.
Where to Find Apodanthera eriocalyx
Apodanthera eriocalyx can be found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.
Apodanthera eriocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apodanthera eriocalyx?
Apodanthera eriocalyx
What is the common name of Apodanthera eriocalyx?
Woolly Apodanthera
What is the natural habitat of Apodanthera eriocalyx?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Apodanthera genus
Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644199: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.