Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
537507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 327 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536839

Common Names

  • Aniba guianensis
  • Guianensis Aniba
  • Guiana Aniba

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Synonyms

  • Aniba salicifolia (Nees) Mez [unknown]
  • Aniba tessmannii O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Aydendron salicifolium Nees [unknown]
  • Cedrota guianensis (Aubl.) Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Cedrota longifolia Willd. [unknown]

Description

Aniba guianensis (also called Guiana 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 guianensis 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 guianensis has small white flowers that are arranged in a terminal panicle. The seeds are small, dark and shiny. The seedlings have opposite leaves and are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aniba guianensis 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 guianensis

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

Aniba guianensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Aniba guianensis?

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

What is the ideal soil pH for Aniba guianensis?

Aniba guianensis prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Aniba guianensis?

Aniba guianensis 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,