Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Fuentes & Z.S.Rogers
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 329 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279380
Common Names
- Weinmannia yungasensis
- Yungas Weinmannia
- Yungas Tree
Description
Weinmannia yungasensis (also called Yungas Weinmannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, acidic soils in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Weinmannia yungasensis has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weinmannia yungasensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Weinmannia yungasensis can be propagated by seed, cuttings or layering. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially shaded position. It is tolerant of light frosts and can be grown in a wide range of climates.
Where to Find Weinmannia yungasensis
Weinmannia yungasensis is native to the Yungas region of Bolivia and Argentina.
Weinmannia yungasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weinmannia yungasensis?
Weinmannia yungasensis
What type of plant is Weinmannia yungasensis?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Weinmannia yungasensis native to?
South America
Species in the Weinmannia genus
Weinmannia burserifolia,
Weinmannia magnifica,
Weinmannia balbisiana,
Weinmannia affinis,
Weinmannia pinnata,
Weinmannia luzoniensis,
Weinmannia pubescens,
Weinmannia richii,
Weinmannia mauritiana,
Weinmannia parviflora,
Weinmannia ovata,
Weinmannia microphylla,
Weinmannia vescoi,
Weinmannia tomentosa,
Weinmannia sylvicola,
Weinmannia vitiensis,
Weinmannia samoensis,
Weinmannia serrata,
Weinmannia spiraeoides,
Weinmannia spruceana,
Weinmannia sorbifolia,
Weinmannia dichotoma,
Weinmannia macgillivrayi,
Weinmannia celebica,
Weinmannia elliptica,
Weinmannia denhamii,
Weinmannia auriculata,
Weinmannia baccariniana,
Weinmannia blumei,
Weinmannia brachystachya,
Weinmannia intermedia,
Weinmannia jelskii,
Weinmannia karsteniana,
Weinmannia kunthiana,
Weinmannia lansbergiana,
Weinmannia laurina,
Weinmannia lechleriana,
Weinmannia lentiscifolia,
Weinmannia glabra,
Weinmannia fagaroides,
Weinmannia guyanensis,
Weinmannia corocoroensis,
Weinmannia chryseis,
Weinmannia condorensis,
Weinmannia coodei,
Weinmannia croftii,
Weinmannia clemensiae,
Weinmannia wercklei,
Weinmannia testudineata,
Weinmannia tremuloides,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,