Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
525343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 46: 66 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524675

Common Names

  • Aiouea Bracteata
  • Bracted Aiouea
  • Bracted Aizoon

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Synonyms

  • Aiouea schwackeana Mez [unknown]
  • Aiouea severinii Mez [unknown]

Description

Aiouea bracteata (also called Brazilian aiouea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aiouea bracteata is a popular ornamental plant, used in rock gardens, borders, and containers. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aiouea bracteata has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiouea bracteata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept in a warm, sheltered location.

Where to Find Aiouea bracteata

Aiouea bracteata can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Aiouea bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aiouea bracteata?

Aiouea bracteata

What is the common name of Aiouea bracteata?

Bracted Tree of Heaven

What is the natural habitat of Aiouea bracteata?

Aiouea bracteata is native to China and Taiwan, but has been introduced to many other parts of the world.

Species in the Aiouea genus

Aiouea acarodomatifera, Aiouea angulata, Aiouea benthamiana, Aiouea bracteata, Aiouea dubia, Aiouea grandifolia, Aiouea guianensis, Aiouea impressa, Aiouea laevis, Aiouea lehmannii, Aiouea longipetiolata, Aiouea macedoana, Aiouea maguireana, Aiouea myristicoides, Aiouea obscura, Aiouea opaca, Aiouea piauhyensis, Aiouea saligna, Aiouea tomentella, Aiouea trinervis, Aiouea pittieri, Aiouea salicifolia, Aiouea taubertiana, Aiouea padiformis, Aiouea palaciosii, Aiouea subsessilis, Aiouea tetragona, Aiouea tomentosa, Aiouea tonduzii, Aiouea haussknechtii, Aiouea glaziovii, Aiouea grisebachii, Aiouea lanigera, Aiouea longipes, Aiouea maya, Aiouea amoena, Aiouea montana, Aiouea amplexicaulis, Aiouea areolata, Aiouea pachypoda, Aiouea neurophylla, Aiouea heteranthera, Aiouea kruseana, Aiouea hatschbachii, Aiouea erythropus, Aiouea floccosa, Aiouea brenesii, Aiouea chiapensis, Aiouea cinnamomoidea, Aiouea effusa,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,