Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
525410

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Renner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 31: 103. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524742

Common Names

  • Aiouea Tomentella
  • Woolly Aiouea
  • Woolly Aizoon

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Synonyms

  • Endlicheria tomentella Mez [unknown]

Description

Aiouea tomentella (also called Woolly 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 tomentella 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 tomentella 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 tomentella is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take several months.

Where to Find Aiouea tomentella

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

Aiouea tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aiouea tomentella?

Aiouea tomentella

What is the common name of Aiouea tomentella?

Tomentella

What type of plant is Aiouea tomentella?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626954: Based on the initial data import
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.