Amasonia obovata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 463 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959638
Common Names
- Obovata Amasonia
- Oval-leaved Amasonia
- Ovalleaf Amasonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amasonia obovata (also called Obovate Amasonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a dense, rounded crown and can reach up to 5 m in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green and leathery, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in dry forests, coastal forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amasonia obovata is used as a source of firewood and for making furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amasonia obovata is white with a yellow center and a long, curved spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amasonia obovata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Amasonia obovata
Amasonia obovata is found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
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-7737: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.