Aiouea velveti - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lorea-Hern.) R.Rohde
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 1107 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042590
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Aiouea velveti (also called Velvet Aiouea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 31 meters in height. It is native to the rainforests of the Amazon and is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aiouea velveti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aiouea velveti is white and small, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white spotted pattern. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiouea velveti is a shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the shrub.
Where to Find Aiouea velveti
Aiouea velveti can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Aiouea velveti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aiouea velveti?
Aiouea velveti
What is the common name of Aiouea velveti?
Velvety Aiouea
What is the natural habitat of Aiouea velveti?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,