Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
apiocarpum
ID:
945323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalzell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 2: 257 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944661

Common Names

  • Discospermum Apiocarpum
  • Apiocarpum Discospermum
  • Apiocarp Discospermum

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Description

Discospermum apiocarpum (also called Apiocarp Discospermum, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Guyana. It grows in lowland forests, and has a trunk of up to 20 m in height. The leaves are green and oval-shaped, and the flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Discospermum apiocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Discospermum apiocarpum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discospermum apiocarpum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Discospermum apiocarpum

Discospermum apiocarpum can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References