Status:
valid
Authors:
Vattimo-Gil
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Anais 15 Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil 168. 1967
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524709
Common Names
- Aiouea Macedoana
- Macedonian Aiouea
- Macedonian Aizoon
Description
Aiouea macedoana (also called Macedonian aiouea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aiouea macedoana is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aiouea macedoana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aiouea macedoana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up into a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Aiouea macedoana
Aiouea macedoana can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.
Aiouea macedoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aiouea macedoana?
Aiouea macedoana
What is the common name of Aiouea macedoana?
Macedonian aiouea
Where is Aiouea macedoana found?
Aiouea macedoana is found in the Mediterranean region
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,