Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 200 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340350
Common Names
- Aphelia Nutans
- Bristle Orchid
- Bristle-tip Orchid
Synonyms
- Brizula nutans (Hook.f. ex Benth.) C.A.Gardner [unknown]
Description
Aphelia nutans (also called Nodding Aphelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Aphelia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphelia nutans has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphelia nutans is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Aphelia nutans
Aphelia nutans is native to the United States and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains.
Aphelia nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelia nutans?
Aphelia nutans
What is the common name of Aphelia nutans?
Nodding Aphelia
What type of plant is Aphelia nutans?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Aphelia genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,