Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
960146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. & Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 678 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959484

Common Names

  • Angustifolia Amasonia
  • Angustifolia Euphorbia
  • Angustifolia Spurge

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Description

Amasonia angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Amasonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are opposite, simple, and lanceolate in shape. Its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Amasonia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amasonia angustifolia is white with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amasonia angustifolia is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 to 2.5 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, red fruits. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Amasonia angustifolia

Amasonia angustifolia is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7722: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.