Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
537480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 25: 27 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536812

Common Names

  • Aniba burchellii
  • Burchellii Aniba
  • Burchellii's Aniba

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Description

Aniba burchellii (also called Burchell's Aniba, among many other common names) is a shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to South America, and grows in humid forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aniba burchellii has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and diarrhea. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aniba burchellii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aniba burchellii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds on the surface of a well-drained, sandy compost and cover lightly with sand or grit. Keep the compost moist but not wet and at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Germination should take place within 3-4 weeks.

Where to Find Aniba burchellii

Aniba burchellii is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Aniba burchellii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Aniba burchellii?

Aniba burchellii prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

What is the ideal soil pH for Aniba burchellii?

Aniba burchellii prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Aniba burchellii?

Aniba burchellii can be propagated by division or seed.

Species in the Aniba genus

Aniba affinis, Aniba bracteata, Aniba burchellii, Aniba canellila, Aniba cinnamomiflora, Aniba citrifolia, Aniba coto, Aniba cylindriflora, Aniba desertorum, Aniba excelsa, Aniba ferrea, Aniba ferruginea, Aniba firmula, Aniba guianensis, Aniba heringeri, Aniba heterotepala, Aniba hostmanniana, Aniba hypoglauca, Aniba intermedia, Aniba jenmanii, Aniba kappleri, Aniba lancifolia, Aniba megaphylla, Aniba muca, Aniba novogranatensis, Aniba panurensis, Aniba parviflora, Aniba pedicellata, Aniba percoriacea, Aniba permollis, Aniba perutilis, Aniba pilosa, Aniba puchury-minor, Aniba ramageana, Aniba riparia, Aniba robusta, Aniba rosaeodora, Aniba santalodora, Aniba sulcata, Aniba taubertiana, Aniba terminalis, Aniba vaupesiana, Aniba venezuelana, Aniba viridis, Aniba vulcanicola, Aniba williamsii, Aniba subbullata, Aniba inaequabilis, Aniba canelilla, Aniba magnifica,

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,