Ateleia popenoei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Correll
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor.62: 261 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174856
Common Names
- Popenoe's Ateleia
- Popenoe Ateleia
- Popenoe's Ateleia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ateleia popenoei (also called Bitterbush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Ateleia popenoei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ateleia popenoei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ateleia popenoei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ateleia popenoei
Ateleia popenoei can be found in the Central American countries of Costa Rica and Panama.
Ateleia popenoei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ateleia popenoei?
Ateleia popenoei
What are the common names of Ateleia popenoei?
Popenoe's Ateleia
What is the natural habitat of Ateleia popenoei?
Dry tropical forests
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
Donovan Stewart Correll (1908-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Correll' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ateleia popenoei Correll: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.