Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
amietii
ID:
808119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 605 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807453

Common Names

  • Afrothismia Amietii
  • Amietii Afrothismia
  • Amietii's Afrothismia

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Description

Afrothismia amietii (also called 'Amietii Afrothismia', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Afrothismia amietii is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afrothismia amietii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that appear in late spring and early summer. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrothismia amietii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Afrothismia amietii

Afrothismia amietii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Afrothismia amietii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrothismia amietii?

Afrothismia amietii

What is the common name of Afrothismia amietii?

Amiet's Afrothismia

What is the natural habitat of Afrothismia amietii?

Tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075908-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.