Commersonia apella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apella
ID:
749744
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Wilkins
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 236 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749077
Common Names
- Commersonia Apella
- Apella Commersonia
- Apella Paperbark
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commiphora buruxa (also called 'Buruxa Commiphora' or 'Buruxa Myrrh', among many other common names) is a shrub with small white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is typically found in dry, arid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Commersonia apella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as animal fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Commersonia apella is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commersonia apella can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Commersonia apella
Commersonia apella can be found in Australia, in areas such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Commersonia apella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commiphora buruxa?
Commiphora buruxa
What is the common name of Commiphora buruxa?
Buruxa Commiphora
What is the natural habitat of Commiphora buruxa?
Buruxa Commiphora is native to Madagascar
Species in the Commersonia genus
Commersonia macrostipulata, Commersonia amystia, Commersonia breviseta, Commersonia bartramia, Commersonia craurophylla, Commersonia cygnorum, Commersonia dasyphylla, Commersonia densiflora, Commersonia hermanniifolia, Commersonia magniflora, Commersonia novoguinensis, Commersonia obliqua, Commersonia parviflora, Commersonia rotundifolia, Commersonia rugosa, Commersonia salviifolia, Commersonia borealis, Commersonia corylifolia, Commersonia grandiflora, Commersonia madagascariensis, Commersonia prostrata, Commersonia apella, Commersonia erythrogyna, Commersonia gilva, Commersonia tahitensis,
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
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116346-1: Based on the initial data import