Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
523951

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 253 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523283

Common Names

  • Agathelpis brevifolia
  • Short-leaved Agathelpis
  • Short-leaved

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Description

Agathelpis brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Agathelpis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the heath family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in moist, sandy soils in flatwoods, savannas, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Agathelpis brevifolia is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agathelpis brevifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agathelpis brevifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Agathelpis brevifolia

Agathelpis brevifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Agathelpis brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agathelpis brevifolia?

Agathelpis brevifolia

What is the family of Agathelpis brevifolia?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Agathelpis brevifolia?

Short-leaved Agathelpis

Species in the Agathelpis genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813018-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].