Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jenmanii
ID:
537516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 70 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536848

Common Names

  • Aniba jenmanii
  • Jenmanii Aniba
  • Jenman's Aniba

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Synonyms

  • Aniba castanea C.K.Allen [unknown]

Description

Aniba jenmanii (also called Jenman's 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 jenmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aniba jenmanii 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 jenmanii is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10-15 m. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 6-8 inches tall.

Where to Find Aniba jenmanii

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

Aniba jenmanii FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Aniba jenmanii?

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

What is the ideal soil pH for Aniba jenmanii?

Aniba jenmanii prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Aniba jenmanii?

Aniba jenmanii 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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