Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
belophylla
ID:
916791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alderw.) S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 51: 253 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916126

Common Names

  • Apoballis belophylla
  • Belophylla Apoballis
  • Bell-Leaved Apoballis

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Description

Apoballis belophylla (also called Belophylla Apoballis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short stem. It is native to South America and is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Apoballis belophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Apoballis belophylla is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apoballis belophylla is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sandy soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Apoballis belophylla

Apoballis belophylla is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.

Apoballis belophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apoballis belophylla?

Apoballis belophylla

What is the common name of Apoballis belophylla?

Belophylla Apoballis

What is the natural habitat of Apoballis belophylla?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105667-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.