Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
apoana
ID:
648485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 185 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647817

Common Names

  • Dimorphanthera meliphagidum
  • Fairy Bells
  • Mountain Bells

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Synonyms

  • Vaccinium apoanum Merr. [valid]

Description

Dimorphanthera apoana (also called 'Apoana Dimorphanthera', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 metre tall and has white flowers. It is usually found in open woodland and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Dimorphanthera apoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used to make perfumes and other fragrances.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dimorphanthera apoana var. mindanaensis (Merr.) P.F.Stevens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimorphanthera apoana is white, with a yellow center, and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphanthera apoana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Dimorphanthera apoana

Dimorphanthera apoana can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Dimorphanthera apoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimorphanthera apoana?

Dimorphanthera apoana

What is the common name of Dimorphanthera apoana?

White Dimorphanthera

What is the natural habitat of Dimorphanthera apoana?

Tropical and subtropical forests of South America

Species in the Dimorphanthera genus

Dimorphanthera alba, Dimorphanthera albida, Dimorphanthera albiflora, Dimorphanthera alpina, Dimorphanthera alpivaga, Dimorphanthera amblyornidis, Dimorphanthera amoena, Dimorphanthera amplifolia, Dimorphanthera anchorifera, Dimorphanthera angiliensis, Dimorphanthera anomala, Dimorphanthera antennifera, Dimorphanthera apoana, Dimorphanthera beccariana, Dimorphanthera brachyantha, Dimorphanthera bracteata, Dimorphanthera breviflos, Dimorphanthera brevipes, Dimorphanthera calodon, Dimorphanthera collinsii, Dimorphanthera continua, Dimorphanthera cornuta, Dimorphanthera crassifolia, Dimorphanthera cratericola, Dimorphanthera darmandvillei, Dimorphanthera dekockii, Dimorphanthera denticulifera, Dimorphanthera doctersii, Dimorphanthera dryophila, Dimorphanthera elegantissima, Dimorphanthera eymae, Dimorphanthera forbesii, Dimorphanthera glauca, Dimorphanthera gracilis, Dimorphanthera hirsutiflora, Dimorphanthera ingens, Dimorphanthera inopinata, Dimorphanthera intermedia, Dimorphanthera kalkmanii, Dimorphanthera kempteriana, Dimorphanthera keysseri, Dimorphanthera lancifolia, Dimorphanthera latifolia, Dimorphanthera leucostoma, Dimorphanthera longifolia, Dimorphanthera longistyla, Dimorphanthera macbainii, Dimorphanthera macleaniifolia, Dimorphanthera magnifica, Dimorphanthera megacalyx,

Species in the Ericaceae family

References