Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
541130

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht No. 107, 57, 129 (1951).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540462

Common Names

  • Apinagia Crispa
  • Crispa Apinagia
  • Apinagia

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Description

Apinagia crispa (also called Curly Apinagia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Apinagia crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apinagia crispa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apinagia crispa can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge within a few weeks. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into smaller pieces. Plant the pieces in a well-drained soil mix and water the soil regularly and keep it moist.

Where to Find Apinagia crispa

Apinagia crispa is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is a herbaceous plant that grows in moist habitats, such as swamps and wet meadows.

Apinagia crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apinagia crispa?

Apinagia crispa

What type of plant is Apinagia crispa?

Apinagia crispa is a perennial herb

Where is Apinagia crispa found?

Apinagia crispa is found in South America

Species in the Apinagia genus

Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References