Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piauhyensis
ID:
525392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 31 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524724

Common Names

  • Aiouea Piauhyensis
  • Piauí Aiouea
  • Piauí Aizoon

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Synonyms

  • Aydendron piauhyense Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Aiouea piauhyensis (also called Piauí 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 piauhyensis 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 piauhyensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiouea piauhyensis 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 piauhyensis

Aiouea piauhyensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.

Aiouea piauhyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aiouea piauhyensis?

Aiouea piauhyensis

What is the common name of Aiouea piauhyensis?

Piauhyensis

What type of plant is Aiouea piauhyensis?

Evergreen shrub

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,

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