Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Ståhl) P.S.Green
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 283 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817894
Common Names
- Priogymnanthus apertus
- Apertus Priogymnanthus
- Priogymnanthus Apertus
Description
Priogymnanthus apertus (also called open-bud priogymnanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical South America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has long, narrow leaves. The flowers are yellow-green and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and red. It is found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Priogymnanthus apertus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Priogymnanthus apertus are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Priogymnanthus apertus is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Priogymnanthus apertus
Priogymnanthus apertus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Priogymnanthus apertus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Priogymnanthus apertus?
Priogymnanthus apertus
What is the common name of Priogymnanthus apertus?
Apertus Priogymnanthus
What is the natural habitat of Priogymnanthus apertus?
It is native to the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil.
Species in the Priogymnanthus genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977401-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].