Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) S.A.Graham & Gandhi
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Candollea 64: 103 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745960
Common Names
- Heimia apetala
- Apetala Heimia
- Apetala
Description
Heimia apetala (also called Apetalous Heimia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a dense, upright habit and is covered in small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from tropical rainforests to dry woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Heimia apetala is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heimia apetala has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heimia apetala can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Heimia apetala
Heimia apetala is native to Central and South America. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Heimia apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heimia apetala?
Heimia apetala
What is the common name of Heimia apetala?
Apetalous Heimia
Where is Heimia apetala native to?
Mexico
Species in the Heimia genus
Species in the Lythraceae family
Adenaria floribunda,
Ammannia aegyptiaca,
Ammannia alternifolia,
Ammannia anagalloides,
Ammannia aspera,
Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,