Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
firmula
ID:
537498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 58 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536830

Common Names

  • Aniba firmula
  • Firmula Aniba
  • Firm Aniba

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Synonyms

  • Laurus revoluta Willd. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea firmula (Nees & Mart.) Mart. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Aniba albida Mez [unknown]
  • Aniba gardneri (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Aniba laevigata (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Aydendron firmulum Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Aydendron gardneri Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aydendron laevigatum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aydendron sellowii Meisn. [illegitimate]
  • Laurus pucheri Humb. ex Willd. ex Nees [unknown]

Description

Aniba firmula (also called Dwarf Aniba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aniba firmula 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 firmula 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 firmula 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 firmula

Aniba firmula can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.

Aniba firmula FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Aniba firmula?

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

What is the ideal soil pH for Aniba firmula?

Aniba firmula prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Aniba firmula?

Aniba firmula 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,

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