Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
1296431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp.) Walp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 1: 392 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295769

Common Names

  • Tovomita amazonica
  • Amazonica Tovomita
  • Amazonica

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Description

Tovomita amazonica (also called Amazon tovomita, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with smooth, gray bark. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and glossy green. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Tovomita amazonica is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat wounds, cuts, and bruises.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tovomita amazonica has small, white flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tovomita amazonica is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Tovomita amazonica

Tovomita amazonica can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.

Tovomita amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tovomita amazonica?

Tovomita amazonica

What is the common name of Tovomita amazonica?

Amazonian Tovomita

What is the natural habitat of Tovomita amazonica?

It is native to the Amazon rainforest

Species in the Tovomita genus

Tovomita tenuiflora, Tovomita spruceana, Tovomita stergiosii, Tovomita weddelliana, Tovomita trojitana, Tovomita turbinata, Tovomita umbellata, Tovomita obovata, Tovomita plumieri, Tovomita parviflora, Tovomita macrocarpa, Tovomita longifolia, Tovomita macrophylla, Tovomita riedeliana, Tovomita rileyi, Tovomita rubella, Tovomita schomburgkii, Tovomita humilis, Tovomita killipii, Tovomita atropurpurea, Tovomita auriculata, Tovomita brasiliensis, Tovomita carinata, Tovomita brevistaminea, Tovomita albiflora, Tovomita acutiflora, Tovomita glazioviana, Tovomita gracilipes, Tovomita coriacea, Tovomita elliptica, Tovomita fructipendula, Tovomita fanshawei, Tovomita foldatsii, Tovomita eggersii, Tovomita angustata, Tovomita gazelii, Tovomita micrantha, Tovomita clarkii, Tovomita calodictyos, Tovomita grata, Tovomita mangle, Tovomita obscura, Tovomita uniflora, Tovomita amazonica, Tovomita caloneura, Tovomita chachapoyasensis, Tovomita duckei, Tovomita glossophylla, Tovomita krukovii, Tovomita lanceolata,

Species in the Clusiaceae family

Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7800421: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.