Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
surumuensis
ID:
541185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) P.Royen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 107: 40 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540517

Common Names

  • Apinagia surumuensis
  • Surumuensis Apinagia
  • Surumuensis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Oenone surumuensis Engl. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apinagia surumuensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apinagia surumuensis can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge within a few weeks. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into smaller pieces. Plant the pieces in a well-drained soil mix and water the soil regularly and keep it moist.

Where to Find Apinagia surumuensis

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

Apinagia surumuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apinagia surumuensis?

Apinagia surumuensis

What are the common names of Apinagia surumuensis?

Surumuensis, Surumuensis Apinagia

What is the natural habitat of Apinagia surumuensis?

South American 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643929: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.