Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
525422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backeb.) Doweld

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in Turczaninowia 5: 29. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524754

Common Names

  • Airampoa boliviensis
  • Bolivian Airampoa
  • Bolivian Rockrose

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia boliviensis Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Airampoa boliviensis (also called Bolivian airampoa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Bolivia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Airampoa boliviensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Airampoa boliviensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Airampoa boliviensis is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take several months.

Where to Find Airampoa boliviensis

Airampoa boliviensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Airampoa boliviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Airampoa boliviensis?

Airampoa boliviensis

What is the common name of Airampoa boliviensis?

Boliviensis

What type of plant is Airampoa boliviensis?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Alexander B. Doweld (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doweld' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.