Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropetala
ID:
540503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 120 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539835



Common Names

  • Apeiba macropetala
  • Large-petaled Apeiba
  • Macropetala Apeiba


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Synonyms

  • Apeiba echinata macropetala Ducke [unknown]

Description

Apeiba macropetala (also called Large-petalled Apeiba, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Central and South America. It has white, bell-shaped flowers and grows in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Apeiba macropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and riverbanks. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apeiba macropetala has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. Its seedlings are small, with short stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apeiba macropetala can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist soil in full sun or part shade.

Where to Find Apeiba macropetala

Apeiba macropetala can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Apeiba macropetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apeiba macropetala?

Apeiba macropetala

What is the common name of Apeiba macropetala?

Large-petal apeiba

What is the natural habitat of Apeiba macropetala?

It is found in moist tropical forests in Central and South America.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References