Aniba ferrea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kubitzki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 31: 80 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536827
Common Names
- Aniba ferrea
- Ferrea Aniba
- Iron Aniba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aniba ferrea (also called Ferrea 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 ferrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aniba ferrea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aniba ferrea 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 ferrea
Aniba ferrea can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.
Aniba ferrea FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Aniba ferrea?
Aniba ferrea prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal soil pH for Aniba ferrea?
Aniba ferrea prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
What is the best way to propagate Aniba ferrea?
Aniba ferrea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2639688: Based on the initial data import
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.