Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
960156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 253 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959494

Common Names

  • Arborea Amasonia
  • Arborea Euphorbia
  • Arborea Spurge

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Description

Amasonia arborea (also called White Stopper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is native to Florida and the Caribbean, where it grows in coastal habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Amasonia arborea is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used in aromatherapy and to create fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amasonia arborea has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amasonia arborea 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 arborea

Amasonia arborea can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil.

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,