Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
541174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540506

Common Names

  • Apinagia pusilla
  • Pusilla Apinagia
  • Pusilla Plant

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Synonyms

  • Neolacis pusilla Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Apinagia pusilla (also called Dwarf 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 pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apinagia pusilla 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 pusilla 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 pusilla

Apinagia pusilla is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Apinagia pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apinagia pusilla?

Apinagia pusilla

What is the common name of Apinagia pusilla?

Pusilla

What is the natural habitat of Apinagia pusilla?

Dry, rocky slopes in the western United States

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