Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
aspera
ID:
541430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Cucurb. Nouv. 2: 43 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540762

Common Names

  • Aspera Apodanthera
  • Rough Apodanthera
  • Rough-stemmed Apodanthera

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Synonyms

  • Apodanthera buraeavi Cogn. [unknown]
  • Apodanthera crispa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Apodanthera cucurbitoides Lundell [unknown]
  • Apodanthera galeottii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Apodanthera undulata australis McVaugh [unknown]

Description

Apodanthera aspera (also called 'Rough Apodanthera', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with thick, fleshy stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Apodanthera aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Apodanthera aspera is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apodanthera aspera can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge within a few weeks. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into smaller pieces. Plant the pieces in a well-drained soil mix and water the soil regularly and keep it moist.

Where to Find Apodanthera aspera

Apodanthera aspera can be found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.

Apodanthera aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apodanthera aspera?

Apodanthera aspera

What is the common name of Apodanthera aspera?

Rough-leaved Apodanthera

What is the natural habitat of Apodanthera aspera?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,