Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
648846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dümmer) I.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 40: 278 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648178



Common Names

  • Apetala Diosma
  • Apetala
  • Diosma Apetala


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Description

Diosma apetala (also called Apetalous Diosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. It has a stout stem and a crown of pinnate leaves up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) long. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diosma apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diosma apetala has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that bloom in spring. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diosma apetala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 10 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Diosma apetala

Diosma apetala is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal scrublands of the country.

Diosma apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diosma apetala?

Diosma apetala

What is the common name of Diosma apetala?

Apetalous Diosma

How big does Diosma apetala grow?

It grows up to 1 m tall

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

IPNI record: 772397-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001133051
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-28101060: Originally associated with wfo-0001133051
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-28101060: Originally associated with wfo-0001133051
Ion James Muirhead Williams (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:772397-1: Based on the initial data import