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
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.
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 Apatophyllum genus
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,