Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
541693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm.) Burch. ex Steud.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 114 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541025

Common Names

  • Procumbens Aptosimum
  • Procumbens's Aptosimum
  • Aptosimum Procumbens

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Synonyms

  • Aptosimum procumbens procumbens [unknown]

Description

Aptosimum procumbens (also called Prostrate Aptosimum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aptosimum procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aptosimum procumbens are white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aptosimum procumbens is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Aptosimum procumbens

Aptosimum procumbens can be found in the Northern Cape of South Africa.

Aptosimum procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aptosimum procumbens?

Aptosimum procumbens

What is the family of Aptosimum procumbens?

Brassicaceae

Where is Aptosimum procumbens native to?

South Africa

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799386-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].