Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Metteniusales
Genus:
Species:
dimidiata
ID:
541521

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 155, in obs. 1840 [Dec 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540853

Common Names

  • Dimidiata Apodytes
  • Dimidiate Apodytes
  • Dimidiate Leafless Apodytes

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Synonyms

  • Jobalboa aberdarica Chiov. [unknown]
  • Mappia philippinensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Nothapodytes philippinensis (Merr.) Sleumer [unknown]
  • Nothapodytes zeylanica Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Neoleretia philippinensis (Merr.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pterocelastrus macrostylus Hochst. ex Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Apodytes acutifolia Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Apodytes beddomei Mast. [unknown]
  • Apodytes benthamiana Wight [unknown]
  • Apodytes bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Apodytes cambodiana Pierre [unknown]
  • Apodytes curtisii Dyer ex King [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata acutifolia (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata acutifolia (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Boutique [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata emirnensis (Baker) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata farinosa H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata hazomaitso (Danguy) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata ikongoensis H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata inversa (Baill.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata microphylla H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Apodytes emirnensis Baker [unknown]
  • Apodytes frappieri Cordem. [unknown]
  • Apodytes gardneriana Miers [unknown]
  • Apodytes giung A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Apodytes hazomaitso Danguy [unknown]
  • Apodytes inversa Baill. [unknown]
  • Apodytes javanica Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Apodytes mauritiana (Miers) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Apodytes stuhlmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Apodytes tonkinensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Apodytes yunnanensis Hu [unknown]
  • Hemilobium ficifolium Welw. [unknown]
  • Apodytes mauritiana Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Apodytes imerinensis Baker [unknown]
  • Icacina mauritiana Miers [unknown]
  • Apodytes dimidiata dimidiata [unknown]

Description

Apodytes dimidiata (also called Dimidiate 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 dimidiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Apodytes dimidiata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Apodytes dimidiata 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 dimidiata

Apodytes dimidiata can be found in South Africa.

Apodytes dimidiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apodytes dimidiata?

Apodytes dimidiata

What is the family of Apodytes dimidiata?

Icacinaceae

Where is Apodytes dimidiata native to?

South Africa

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644283: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.