Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
341120

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Barnhart ex Small

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 309 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340452

Common Names

  • Apteria aphylla
  • Winged everlasting
  • Wingstem

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Synonyms

  • Lobelia aphylla Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Apteria aphylla (also called Leafless Apteria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Apteria aphylla is a popular houseplant due to its bright and colorful foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apteria aphylla has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apteria aphylla is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Asia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to a larger pot when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Apteria aphylla

Apteria aphylla is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps.

Apteria aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apteria aphylla?

Apteria aphylla

What is the common name of Apteria aphylla?

Leafless Apteria

What type of plant is Apteria aphylla?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Apteria genus

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
John Hendley Barnhart (1871-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnhart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:16755-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.