Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glaziovii
ID:
541143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Warm.) P.Royen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 107: 46 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540475

Common Names

  • Glaziovii Apinagia
  • Glaziovii Foxtail
  • Glaziovii Foxtail Grass

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Synonyms

  • Oenone glaziovii Warm. [unknown]
  • Ligea glaziovii Warm. [unknown]

Description

Apinagia glaziovii (also called Glaziov's Apinagia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long, thin stems and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and the edges of ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Apinagia glaziovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apinagia glaziovii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apinagia glaziovii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until they germinate. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-draining soil and water regularly.

Where to Find Apinagia glaziovii

Apinagia glaziovii 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 glaziovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apinagia glaziovii?

Apinagia glaziovii

What type of plant is Apinagia glaziovii?

Apinagia glaziovii is a perennial herb

Where is Apinagia glaziovii found?

Apinagia glaziovii 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643890: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.