Ateleia insularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.20: 175 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170197
Common Names
- Insular Ateleia
- Insular Daisybush
- Insular Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ateleia insularis (also called Island Ateleia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests, and is found in lowland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ateleia insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ateleia insularis has small white flowers with five petals and a short, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Ateleia insularis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.
Where to Find Ateleia insularis
Ateleia insularis is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Jamaica. It is found in dry, rocky soils.
Ateleia insularis FAQ
What type of soil does Ateleia insularis prefer?
Ateleia insularis prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.
What is the growth rate of Ateleia insularis?
Ateleia insularis has a slow to moderate growth rate.
How much sunlight does Ateleia insularis need?
Ateleia insularis needs full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Ateleia genus
Ateleia mcvaughii, Ateleia tomentosa, Ateleia albolutescens, Ateleia arsenii, Ateleia guaraya, Ateleia herbert-smithii, Ateleia insularis, Ateleia ovata, Ateleia salicifolia, Ateleia standleyana, Ateleia truncata, Ateleia venezuelensis, Ateleia apetala, Ateleia glazioveana, Ateleia gummifera, Ateleia microcarpa, Ateleia popenoei, Ateleia cubensis, Ateleia pterocarpa, Ateleia martinezii, Ateleia sousae, Ateleia hexandra, Ateleia tenorioi, Ateleia glabrata, Ateleia chiangii, Ateleia chicoasensis, Ateleia nicaraguensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ateleia insularis Standl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.