Apeiba membranacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5(Suppl. 2): 61 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539836
Common Names
- Apeiba membranacea
- Membranaceous Apeiba
- Membranacea Apeiba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Apeiba membranacea (also called Membranous 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 membranacea 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 membranacea has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. Its seedlings are small, with short stems and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apeiba membranacea 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 membranacea
Apeiba membranacea can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.
Apeiba membranacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apeiba membranacea?
Apeiba membranacea
What is the common name of Apeiba membranacea?
Membranous apeiba
What is the natural habitat of Apeiba membranacea?
It is found in moist tropical forests in Central and South America.
Species in the Apeiba genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643251: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.