Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht No. 107, 64, 130 (1951).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540497
Common Names
- Apinagia parvifolia
- Parvifolia Apinagia
- Parvifolia Plant
Synonyms
- Apinagia intermedia Warm. ex Glaz. [unknown]
Description
Apinagia parvifolia (also called Small-leaved 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 parvifolia 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 parvifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apinagia parvifolia 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 parvifolia
Apinagia parvifolia 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 parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apinagia parvifolia?
Apinagia parvifolia
What is the common name of Apinagia parvifolia?
Small-leaved Apinagia
What is the natural habitat of Apinagia parvifolia?
Apinagia parvifolia 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,