Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.260416667. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423537
Description
Ayenia celtoides (also called Ayenia celtoides, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. Its flowers are white, and its fruits are globose, up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Ayenia celtoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ayenia celtoides are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ayenia celtoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Ayenia celtoides
Ayenia celtoides can be found in the southeastern United States.
Ayenia celtoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayenia celtoides?
Ayenia celtoides
What is the common name of Ayenia celtoides?
Ayenia
What is the natural habitat of Ayenia celtoides?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Ayenia genus
Ayenia abutilifolia,
Ayenia acalyphifolia,
Ayenia acuminata,
Ayenia aemulata,
Ayenia aliculata,
Ayenia angustifolia,
Ayenia aprica,
Ayenia ardua,
Ayenia berlandieri,
Ayenia blanchetiana,
Ayenia boliviana,
Ayenia cajalbanensis,
Ayenia compacta,
Ayenia conciliata,
Ayenia cordifolia,
Ayenia cordobensis,
Ayenia cuatrecasae,
Ayenia cubensis,
Ayenia dentata,
Ayenia donatica,
Ayenia eliae,
Ayenia erecta,
Ayenia euphrasifolia,
Ayenia fasciculata,
Ayenia filiformis,
Ayenia fruticosa,
Ayenia glabra,
Ayenia glabrescens,
Ayenia hirta,
Ayenia incallida,
Ayenia insulicola,
Ayenia jaliscana,
Ayenia jussieui,
Ayenia juzepczukii,
Ayenia klugii,
Ayenia krapovickasii,
Ayenia laevigata,
Ayenia latifolia,
Ayenia limitaris,
Ayenia lingulata,
Ayenia luyensis,
Ayenia magna,
Ayenia mansfeldiana,
Ayenia mastatalensis,
Ayenia micrantha,
Ayenia microphylla,
Ayenia mirandae,
Ayenia nervosa,
Ayenia noblickii,
Ayenia nummularia,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,
References
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.