Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
1409214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rohwer

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(5): 1105. 2017 [24 Oct 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421679


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Description

Aiouea pittieri (also called 'Pau d'arco', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 meters tall, with an oval or conical crown. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and glossy green. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Aiouea pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aiouea pittieri are white, with a yellow center, and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Aiouea pittieri

Aiouea pittieri is found in the tropical forests of South America.

Aiouea pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aiouea pittieri?

Aiouea pittieri

What is the common name of Aiouea pittieri?

Pittier's aiouea

Where is Aiouea pittieri found?

It is found in 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

Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.