Apodytes bebile - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Metteniusales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bebile
ID:
507050
Status:
valid
Authors:
Labat, R.Rabev. & El-Achkar
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 28(2): 384 (-386; fig. 1). 2006 [29 Dec 2006]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506382
Common Names
- Bebile Apodytes
- Bebile's Apodytes
- Apodytes Bebile
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Apodytes bebile (also called Bebile's apodytes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Icacinaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown, and its leaves are obovate to elliptic. It is native to South Africa, and its habitats include coastal forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Apodytes bebile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apodytes bebile has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apodytes bebile is a small shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until established.
Where to Find Apodytes bebile
Apodytes bebile can be found in South Africa.
Apodytes bebile FAQ
What is the common name of Apodytes bebile?
Bebile
What is the natural habitat of Apodytes bebile?
Tropical rainforests
What is the optimal temperature for Apodytes bebile?
20-25°C
Species in the Apodytes genus
Species in the Metteniusaceae family
Apodytes bebile, Apodytes abbottii, Apodytes brachystylis, Apodytes clusiifolia, Apodytes dimidiata, Apodytes geldenhuysii, Apodytes grandifolia, Apodytes thouvenotii, Metteniusa edulis, Metteniusa nucifera, Metteniusa tessmanniana, Metteniusa cogolloi, Poraqueiba paraensis, Poraqueiba sericea, Poraqueiba guianensis, Rhaphiostylis poggei, Rhaphiostylis preussii, Rhaphiostylis beninensis, Rhaphiostylis fusca, Rhaphiostylis ovatifolia, Rhaphiostylis parvifolia, Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia, Rhaphiostylis ferruginea, Rhaphiostylis cordifolia, Rhaphiostylis elegans, Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis, Rhaphiostylis minima,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603526: Based on the initial data import
Raymond Rabevohitra (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rabev.' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Elias El-Achkar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'El-Achkar' in the authors string.