Apodanthera succulenta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
succulenta
ID:
541475
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(3): 521. 1992 [4 Nov 1992]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540807
Common Names
- Succulenta Apodanthera
- Succulent Apodanthera
- Succulent Leafless Apodanthera
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Apodanthera succulenta (also called 'Succulent 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 succulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is known to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Apodanthera succulenta are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apodanthera succulenta 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 succulenta
Apodanthera succulenta can be found in India.
Apodanthera succulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apodanthera succulenta?
Apodanthera succulenta
What is the common name of Apodanthera succulenta?
Succulent Apodanthera
What is the natural habitat of Apodanthera succulenta?
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-2644230: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.