Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
1249352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Randrian. & Lowry

Source:
tro

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 71: 90 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248690


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Description

Abrahamia littoralis (also called coastal abrahamia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It is a small shrub with a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and has small, fragrant leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Abrahamia littoralis has been used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Abrahamia littoralis is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abrahamia littoralis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Abrahamia littoralis requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates.

Where to Find Abrahamia littoralis

Abrahamia littoralis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Armand Randrianasolo (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randrian.' in the authors string.