Status:
valid
Authors:
(Planch. ex Oliv.) R.Wilczek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 26: 403 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540836
Common Names
- Pallens Apodostigma
- Pallent Apodostigma
- Pallent Leafless Apodostigma
Synonyms
- Hippocratea pallens Planch. ex Oliv. [unknown]
Description
Apodostigma pallens (also called Pale-flowered Apodostigma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Apodostigma pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is known to attract birds and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Apodostigma pallens var. buchholzii (Loes.) N.Hallé
Apodostigma pallens var. dummeri N.Hallé & B.Mathew
Apodostigma pallens var. pallens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Apodostigma pallens are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apodostigma pallens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Apodostigma pallens
Apodostigma pallens can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Apodostigma pallens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apodostigma pallens?
Apodostigma pallens
What is the family of Apodostigma pallens?
Asteraceae
Where is Apodostigma pallens native to?
South America
Species in the Apodostigma 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,