Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capuronii
ID:
531345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cavaco & Keraudren) Le Thomas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci., Sér. D 274(11): 1655 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530677

Common Names

  • Ambavia capuronii
  • Capuronii Ambavia
  • Capuronii Ambavia Moss

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Description

Ambavia capuronii (also called Capuron's Ambavia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a short stem, and its leaves are usually lanceolate, with a length of up to 10 cm. It grows in moist soils, in open fields, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ambavia capuronii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ambavia capuronii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambavia capuronii can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes. It should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost but should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Ambavia capuronii

Ambavia capuronii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Ambavia capuronii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambavia capuronii?

Ambavia capuronii

What is the family of Ambavia capuronii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ambavia capuronii?

Capuron's Ambavia

Species in the Ambavia genus

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.
Alberto Judice Leote Cavaco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavaco' in the authors string.
Annick Le Thomas (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72021-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.