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
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.
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 Apodasmia 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,