Status:
valid
Authors:
Ule
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 191 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553558
Common Names
- Amoena Sincoraea
- Amoena Waternut
- Amoena Nutgrass
Description
Sincoraea amoena (also called Amoena sincoraea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in humid, shady environments and is often found in the crooks of tree branches. It has small, white flowers and narrow, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sincoraea amoena has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties. It is also believed to be beneficial for treating fatigue, anemia, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sincoraea amoena has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sincoraea amoena is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a seed bed outdoors. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Sincoraea amoena
Sincoraea amoena can be found in tropical Asia.
Sincoraea amoena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sincoraea amoena?
Sincoraea amoena
What is the common name of Sincoraea amoena?
Beautiful Sincoraea
Where is Sincoraea amoena found?
Sincoraea amoena is found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Sincoraea genus
Sincoraea amoena,
Sincoraea albopicta,
Sincoraea humilis,
Sincoraea mucugensis,
Sincoraea navioides,
Sincoraea ophiuroides,
Sincoraea rafaelii,
Sincoraea ulei,
Sincoraea burle-marxii,
Sincoraea hatschbachii,
Sincoraea heleniceae,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236679-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].