Aniba heterotepala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 61 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536843
Common Names
- Aniba heterotepala
- Heterotepala Aniba
- Different-flowered Aniba
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Aniba heterotepala (also called Heterotepal 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 heterotepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aniba heterotepala 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aniba heterotepala 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 heterotepala
Aniba heterotepala can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.
Aniba heterotepala FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Aniba heterotepala?
Aniba heterotepala prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal soil pH for Aniba heterotepala?
Aniba heterotepala prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
What is the best way to propagate Aniba heterotepala?
Aniba heterotepala 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-2639701: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.