Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
teretifolium
ID:
540483

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.R.Bean & Jessup

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 693 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539815

Common Names

  • Apatophyllum teretifolium
  • Teretifolium Apatophyllum
  • Teretifolium Apatophyllum

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Description

Apatophyllum teretifolium (also called Terete-leaved Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow-green flowers and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Apatophyllum teretifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used to provide shade and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apatophyllum teretifolium has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. Its seedlings are small, with short stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apatophyllum teretifolium is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Apatophyllum teretifolium

Apatophyllum teretifolium can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Apatophyllum teretifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apatophyllum teretifolium?

Apatophyllum teretifolium

What is the family of Apatophyllum teretifolium?

Araliaceae

What is the common name of Apatophyllum teretifolium?

Terete-leaved Apatophyllum

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643230: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
Laurence Jessup (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessup' in the authors string.