Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
multibranchiata
ID:
541161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Matthiesen) P.Royen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 107: 39 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540493

Common Names

  • Apinagia multibranchiata
  • Multibranchiata Apinagia
  • Multibranchiata Plant

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Synonyms

  • Oenone multibranchiata Matthiesen [unknown]

Description

Apinagia multibranchiata (also called Multi-branched 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 multibranchiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apinagia multibranchiata 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 multibranchiata 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 multibranchiata

Apinagia multibranchiata 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 multibranchiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apinagia multibranchiata?

Apinagia multibranchiata

What is the common name of Apinagia multibranchiata?

Many-branched Apinagia

What is the natural habitat of Apinagia multibranchiata?

Apinagia multibranchiata is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides in the Canary Islands.

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-2643906: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
Franz Matthiesen (1878-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matthiesen' in the authors string.