Aistopetalum viticoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viticoides
ID:
525440
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 144 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524772
Common Names
- Aistopetalum viticoides
- Viticoides Aistopetalum
- Viticoides's Aistopetalum
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- Aistopetalum tetramerum Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
Description
Aistopetalum viticoides (also called Viticoides Aistopetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aistopetalum viticoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aistopetalum viticoides has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aistopetalum viticoides is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take several months.
Where to Find Aistopetalum viticoides
Aistopetalum viticoides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.
Aistopetalum viticoides FAQ
What is the common name of Aistopetalum viticoides?
The common name of Aistopetalum viticoides is not known.
What is the natural habitat of Aistopetalum viticoides?
Aistopetalum viticoides is native to Bolivia.
What is the scientific name of Aistopetalum viticoides?
The scientific name of Aistopetalum viticoides is Aistopetalum viticoides.
Species in the Aistopetalum genus
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626990: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.