Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
apipensis
ID:
1261044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tur

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 16: 321 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260382



Common Names

  • Wettsteiniola apipensis
  • Apip Wettsteiniola
  • Apip Wettsteiniola Fern


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Description

Wettsteiniola apipensis (also called Apipensis Wettsteiniola, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen with delicate, lacy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Wettsteiniola apipensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wettsteiniola apipensis is small, white, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wettsteiniola apipensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Wettsteiniola apipensis

Wettsteiniola apipensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Wettsteiniola apipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wettsteiniola apipensis?

Wettsteiniola apipensis

What is the common name of Wettsteiniola apipensis?

Apipensis

What type of plant is Wettsteiniola apipensis?

Aquatic plant

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

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