Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) R.Rohde
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(5): 1102. 2017 [24 Oct 2017]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421692
Common Names
- Longipes Aiouea
- Aiouea Longipes
- Long-Stalked False Holly
Description
Aiouea longipes (also called Long-stalked Aiouea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical forests of South America and grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aiouea longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aiouea longipes has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aiouea longipes 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 semi-ripe wood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Aiouea longipes
Aiouea longipes is found in the tropical forests of South America.
Aiouea longipes FAQ
What are the common names of Aiouea longipes?
Long-stalked Aiouea
What is the growth habit of Aiouea longipes?
It is a shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the distribution of Aiouea longipes?
It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
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,
References
Randi Rohde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rohde' in the authors string.