Apodytes clusiifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Metteniusales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clusiifolia
ID:
541519
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Villiers
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 9: 160. 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540851
Common Names
- Clusiifolia Apodytes
- Clusiifoliate Apodytes
- Clusiifoliate Leafless Apodytes
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- Anisomallon baillonii Jeann. [unknown]
- Anisomallon clusiifolium Baill. [unknown]
Description
Apodytes clusiifolia (also called Clustered Apodytes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Apodytes clusiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is known to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Apodytes clusiifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Apodytes clusiifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Apodytes clusiifolia
Apodytes clusiifolia can be found in South Africa.
Apodytes clusiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apodytes clusiifolia?
Apodytes clusiifolia
What is the family of Apodytes clusiifolia?
Icacinaceae
Where is Apodytes clusiifolia native to?
South Africa
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-2644281: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Jean-François Villiers (1943-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villiers' in the authors string.