Amalophyllon repens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
742299
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Boggan, L.E.Skog & Roalson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 29: 168 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741632
Common Names
- Creeping Amalophyllon
- Creeping Amalophyllum
- Creeping Amalophyllus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amalophyllon repens (also called Creeping Amalophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amalophyllon repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amalophyllon repens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amalophyllon repens is an evergreen, perennial, climbing shrub with glossy, oval leaves and tubular, two-lipped, white flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Amalophyllon repens
Amalophyllon repens can be found in Mexico.
Amalophyllon repens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amalophyllon repens?
Amalophyllon repens
What type of plant is Amalophyllon repens?
Herb
Where is Amalophyllon repens found?
South America
Species in the Amalophyllon genus
Amalophyllon rupestre, Amalophyllon albiflorum, Amalophyllon caripense, Amalophyllon clarkii, Amalophyllon divaricatum, Amalophyllon laceratum, Amalophyllon macrophylloides, Amalophyllon macrophyllum, Amalophyllon parviflorum, Amalophyllon repens, Amalophyllon roezlii, Amalophyllon rubidum, Amalophyllon ecuadoranum,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2888453: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
John Kendall Boggan (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boggan' in the authors string.