Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
540379

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) , n.s., 1: 251 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539711

Common Names

  • Antrocaryon amazonicum
  • Amazonian Antrocaryon
  • Antrocaryon

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Description

Antrocaryon amazonicum (also called Amazonian Snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has hairy stems and leaves, and produces white, pink, or purple flowers. It typically grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Antrocaryon amazonicum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping projects. It has a low-growing habit and is drought tolerant, making it a good choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used to stabilize soil on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antrocaryon amazonicum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antrocaryon amazonicum is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae, native to the Amazon rainforest. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1 m tall by 1 m wide. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white, pink or purple flowers in the summer. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, sown in spring or autumn, or by division in spring.

Where to Find Antrocaryon amazonicum

Antrocaryon amazonicum is native to the Amazon rainforest.

Antrocaryon amazonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antrocaryon amazonicum?

Antrocaryon amazonicum

What is the common name of Antrocaryon amazonicum?

Amazonian antrocaryon

What is the natural habitat of Antrocaryon amazonicum?

It is native to the Amazon rainforest

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

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:16050-2: Based on the initial data import