Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
richardiana
ID:
541178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) P.Royen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 107: 44 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540510

Common Names

  • Apinagia richardiana
  • Richardiana Apinagia
  • Richardiana Plant

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Synonyms

  • Neolacis richardiana Tul. [unknown]
  • Neolacis corymbosa Wedd. [unknown]
  • Neolacis corymbosa exilis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Oenone othmeri Matthiesen [unknown]
  • Oenone richardiana (Tul.) Warm. [unknown]
  • Lacis chrysanthemum Schnizl. [unknown]
  • Ligea richardiana Tul. [unknown]
  • Ligea richardiana corymbosa Tul. [unknown]
  • Ligea richardiana exilis Tul. [unknown]
  • Apinagia capillarifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Apinagia corymbosa Engl. [unknown]
  • Apinagia corymbosa capillarifolia (Engl.) P.Royen [unknown]
  • Apinagia exilis (Tul.) P.Royen [unknown]
  • Apinagia microcarpa Engl. [unknown]
  • Apinagia secundiflora Pulle [unknown]
  • Apinagia uleana Engl. [unknown]
  • Apinagia corymbosa corymbosa [unknown]
  • Ligea secundiflora Tul. [unknown]
  • Neolacis secundiflora Wedd. [unknown]
  • Oenone secundiflora Engl. [unknown]
  • Neolacis richardiana microcarpa Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Apinagia richardiana (also called Richard's 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 richardiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apinagia richardiana 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 richardiana 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 richardiana

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

Apinagia richardiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apinagia richardiana?

Apinagia richardiana

What is the common name of Apinagia richardiana?

No common name

Where is Apinagia richardiana found?

It is found in the Andes of Peru

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-2643922: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.