Ateleia standleyana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Webbia17: 179 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170200
Common Names
- Standley's Ateleia
- Standley Ateleia
- Standley's Willow-leaf Ateleia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ateleia standleyana (also called Standley's Ateleia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests, and is found in lowland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ateleia standleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ateleia standleyana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ateleia standleyana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.
Where to Find Ateleia standleyana
Ateleia standleyana is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Jamaica. It is found in dry, rocky soils.
Ateleia standleyana FAQ
What type of soil does Ateleia standleyana prefer?
Ateleia standleyana prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.
What is the growth rate of Ateleia standleyana?
Ateleia standleyana has a slow to moderate growth rate.
How much sunlight does Ateleia standleyana need?
Ateleia standleyana needs full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Ateleia genus
Ateleia mcvaughii, Ateleia tomentosa, Ateleia albolutescens, Ateleia arsenii, Ateleia guaraya, Ateleia herbert-smithii, Ateleia insularis, Ateleia ovata, Ateleia salicifolia, Ateleia standleyana, Ateleia truncata, Ateleia venezuelensis, Ateleia apetala, Ateleia glazioveana, Ateleia gummifera, Ateleia microcarpa, Ateleia popenoei, Ateleia cubensis, Ateleia pterocarpa, Ateleia martinezii, Ateleia sousae, Ateleia hexandra, Ateleia tenorioi, Ateleia glabrata, Ateleia chiangii, Ateleia chicoasensis, Ateleia nicaraguensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Robert H. Mohlenbrock (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohlenbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ateleia standleyana Mohlenbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.