Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
554226

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

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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.

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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 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

Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.
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].