Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
1321657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Quan Xia, J.Z.Sun & Z.X.Peng) Christenh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 29: 257 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334111

Common Names

  • Akebia Apetala
  • Apetala Akebia
  • Apetala

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Description

Akebia apetala (also called Apetalous Akebia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lardizabalaceae family. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Akebia apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Akebia apetala has small, white flowers, which are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Akebia apetala is a woody vine native to China. It is best grown in a well-drained medium that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and sand. The medium should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Akebia apetala

Akebia apetala can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Akebia apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Akebia apetala?

Akebia apetala

What is the family of Akebia apetala?

Lardizabalaceae

What is the natural habitat of Akebia apetala?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Lardizabalaceae family

Akebia longeracemosa, Akebia pentaphylla, Akebia quinata, Akebia trifoliata, Akebia apetala, Akebia longisepala, Boquila trifoliolata, Decaisnea fargesii, Decaisnea insignis, Lardizabala funaria, Sargentodoxa cuneata, Sinofranchetia chinensis, Stauntonia latifolia, Stauntonia angustifolia, Stauntonia chinensis, Stauntonia hexaphylla, Stauntonia filamentosa, Stauntonia maculata, Stauntonia trinervia, Stauntonia obovatifoliola, Stauntonia oligophylla, Stauntonia yaoshanensis, Stauntonia conspicua, Stauntonia parviflora, Stauntonia purpurea, Stauntonia obcordatilimba, Stauntonia cavalerieana, Stauntonia duclouxii, Stauntonia decora, Stauntonia brunoniana, Stauntonia libera, Stauntonia obovata, Stauntonia brachyandra, Stauntonia chapaensis, Stauntonia coriacea, Stauntonia crassifolia, Stauntonia grandiflora, Stauntonia linearifolia, Stauntonia medogensis, Stauntonia pterocaulis,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Ze(Tse) Xiang Peng (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.X.Peng' in the authors string.
Quan Xia (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quan Xia' in the authors string.
Ji Zhou Sun (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Z.Sun' in the authors string.