Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuatifolia
ID:
1411065

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cristóbal) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.260416667. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423530





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Description

Ayenia attenuatifolia (also called Ayenia attenuatifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are globose, up to 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Ayenia attenuatifolia is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ayenia attenuatifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Ayenia attenuatifolia

Ayenia attenuatifolia is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shaded areas such as forests and riverbanks.

Ayenia attenuatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ayenia attenuatifolia?

Ayenia attenuatifolia

What is the common name of Ayenia attenuatifolia?

Ayenia

What is the natural habitat of Ayenia attenuatifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Ayenia genus

Ayenia abutilifolia, Ayenia acalyphifolia, Ayenia acuminata, Ayenia aemulata, Ayenia aliculata, Ayenia angustifolia, Ayenia aprica, Ayenia ardua, Ayenia berlandieri, Ayenia blanchetiana, Ayenia boliviana, Ayenia cajalbanensis, Ayenia compacta, Ayenia conciliata, Ayenia cordifolia, Ayenia cordobensis, Ayenia cuatrecasae, Ayenia cubensis, Ayenia dentata, Ayenia donatica, Ayenia eliae, Ayenia erecta, Ayenia euphrasifolia, Ayenia fasciculata, Ayenia filiformis, Ayenia fruticosa, Ayenia glabra, Ayenia glabrescens, Ayenia hirta, Ayenia incallida, Ayenia insulicola, Ayenia jaliscana, Ayenia jussieui, Ayenia juzepczukii, Ayenia klugii, Ayenia krapovickasii, Ayenia laevigata, Ayenia latifolia, Ayenia limitaris, Ayenia lingulata, Ayenia luyensis, Ayenia magna, Ayenia mansfeldiana, Ayenia mastatalensis, Ayenia micrantha, Ayenia microphylla, Ayenia mirandae, Ayenia nervosa, Ayenia noblickii, Ayenia nummularia,

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Carmen Lelia Cristóbal (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cristóbal' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.