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Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae
Description Apocynaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the dogbane family. It is a large family, consisting of over 5,000 species and 400 genera of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs. The family is distributed worldwide, but is most diverse in tropical and subtropical regions. Many species in this family are economically important, used for medicinal purposes, or…
Aphelandra Aurantiaca
Aphelandra Aurantiaca
Description Aphelandra Aurantiaca, also known as the Orange Shrimp Plant or the Golden Aphelandra, is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to Brazil. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is highly valued for its vibrant and colorful blooms. The plant produces bright orange flowers that are arranged in clusters, making it an excellent choice for indoor decoration. Taxonomic…
Aposeris
Aposeris
Description Aposeris is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Asteraceae family. These plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The genus comprises approximately 25 species of annual or perennial herbs that grow up to 80 cm tall. Aposeris plants produce yellow or orange flowers that bloom from spring to summer. The leaves of these plants are…
Aphanostephus Riddellii
Aphanostephus Riddellii
Description Aphanostephus Riddellii, commonly known as Riddell’s dozedaisy, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southern United States, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and produces yellow flowers that bloom from April to June. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
Aphyllon Ludovicianum
Aphyllon Ludovicianum
Description Aphyllon Ludovicianum, commonly known as Louisiana broomrape, is a parasitic plant belonging to the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to North America and is distributed across several states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The plant is a root parasite, which means it attaches itself to the roots of other plants to obtain nutrients and water. Taxonomic Information Domain…
Apera Spica-Venti
Apera Spica-Venti
Description Apera Spica-Venti, commonly known as Loose Silky-bent, is a type of grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is an annual plant that grows up to 120 cm in height. It has a slender stem that is slightly flattened, and its leaves are long and narrow. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Liliopsida Order Poales…
Aphyllanthes Monspeliensis
Aphyllanthes Monspeliensis
Description Aphyllanthes Monspeliensis, commonly known as Blue Lily-of-the-Field, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and sandy areas, as well as in open fields and forests. This plant is known for its small, star-shaped blue flowers that bloom in the summer months. Taxonomic…
Aphanamixis
Aphanamixis
Description Aphanamixis, commonly known as the “clustered-leaf mahogany,” is a tree that belongs to the family Meliaceae. This deciduous tree is native to Southeast Asia and India, and it can grow up to 20 meters tall. The tree has a straight trunk and a broad crown, which makes it an excellent shade tree. Aphanamixis is known for its ornamental value…
Aphyllon Uniflorum
Aphyllon Uniflorum
Description Aphyllon Uniflorum, also known as One-flowered Broomrape, is a parasitic herbaceous plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada. This plant has no leaves and relies on its host plant for nutrients. It produces a single, erect stem that can grow up to…
Aporosa Octandra Var. Octandra
Aporosa Octandra Var. Octandra
Description Aporosa Octandra Var. Octandra is a tropical evergreen tree species that belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. The tree is commonly found in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. It is also known as the “Pulai tree” or “Bintangor tree.” The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall, and its trunk can reach up to 60 cm in…