Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
956870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 12(2): 200 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956208

Common Names

  • Eugeissona ambigua
  • Ambiguous Eugeissona
  • Ambiguous-flowered Eugeissona

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Description

Eugeissona ambigua (also called 'Bastard Tamarind', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in humid forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Eugeissona ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eugeissona ambigua is a small, yellowish-green color, and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, round, brown capsule, and the seedlings are small, green, and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eugeissona ambigua can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eugeissona ambigua

Eugeissona ambigua can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

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