Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 3: 247 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323125
Common Names
- Thevetia amazonica
- Amazonian Thevetia
- Yellow Oleander
Description
Thevetia amazonica (also called the Amazon Thevetia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single, erect, glabrous stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thevetia amazonica is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thevetia amazonica has a single, star-shaped flower with six petals and sepals. The petals are usually yellow or white. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thevetia amazonica is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Thevetia amazonica
Thevetia amazonica can be found in South America.
Thevetia amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thevetia amazonica?
Thevetia amazonica
What is the family of Thevetia amazonica?
Apocynaceae
What is the natural habitat of Thevetia amazonica?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Thevetia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,