Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
541158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 11: 99 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540490

Common Names

  • Apinagia membranacea
  • Membranaceous Apinagia
  • Membranaceous Plant

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Synonyms

  • Lacis membranacea Bong. [unknown]
  • Neolacis membranacea Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Apinagia membranacea (also called Mountain Apinagia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has small, leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Apinagia membranacea is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apinagia membranacea 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 membranacea 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 membranacea

Apinagia membranacea 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 membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apinagia membranacea?

Apinagia membranacea

What is the common name of Apinagia membranacea?

Membranous Apinagia

What is the natural habitat of Apinagia membranacea?

Apinagia membranacea is found in tropical rainforests

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