Apodanthera palmeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
541462
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 50. 1889
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540794
Common Names
- Palmer's Apodanthera
- Palmeri Apodanthera
- Palmer's Leafless Apodanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Apodanthera roseana Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Apodanthera palmeri (also called 'Palmer's 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 palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is known to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apodanthera palmeri has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apodanthera palmeri is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in partial shade until established.
Where to Find Apodanthera palmeri
Apodanthera palmeri can be found in Mexico.
Apodanthera palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apodanthera palmeri?
Apodanthera palmeri
What is the common name of Apodanthera palmeri?
Palmer's Apodanthera
What is the natural habitat of Apodanthera palmeri?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Apodanthera genus
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,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644219: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.