Amasonia calycina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 113: t. 6915 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959503
Common Names
- Amasonia calycina
- Calycina
- Amasonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amasonia calycina (also called Amasonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 10 m tall and has dark green, glossy leaves. The flowers are white or pinkish and the fruits are small, yellow berries. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amasonia calycina 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 calycina has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amasonia calycina is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate with indirect sunlight. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to promote growth. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Amasonia calycina
Amasonia calycina is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Amasonia genus
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-7724: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.