Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
ceramophila
ID:
1243724

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
tro

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Telopea 16: 14 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243062

Common Names

  • Apodasmia ceramophila
  • Ceramophilous Jointweed
  • Ceramophilous Joint-weed

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Description

Apodasmia ceramophila (also called Ceramophila Apodasmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia, found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Apodasmia ceramophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apodasmia ceramophila has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apodasmia ceramophila is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Apodasmia ceramophila

Apodasmia ceramophila can be found in New Zealand, in the North Island and South Island.

Apodasmia ceramophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apodasmia ceramophila?

Apodasmia ceramophila

What is the common name of Apodasmia ceramophila?

Ceramophila Apodasmia

What is the habitat of Apodasmia ceramophila?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ponds

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,

References

Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.