Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schomburgkii
ID:
540506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szyszył.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Diss. Math. Nat. Acad. Litt. Cracov. 27: 140 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539838



Common Names

  • Apeiba schomburgkii
  • Schomburgk's Apeiba
  • Schomburgkii Apeiba


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Synonyms

  • Apeiba surinamensis Uittien [unknown]
  • Apeiba tibourbou membranacea Lockh. ex Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Apeiba schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk's 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 schomburgkii 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 schomburgkii 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 schomburgkii 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 schomburgkii

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

Apeiba schomburgkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apeiba schomburgkii?

Apeiba schomburgkii

What is the common name of Apeiba schomburgkii?

Schomburgk's apeiba

What is the natural habitat of Apeiba schomburgkii?

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