Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Colon. viii. 845. 1928 [Dec 1928] : see A. rosodora
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536890
Common Names
- Aniba rosaeodora
- Rose-Scented Aniba
- Rose-Scented Rosewood
Description
Aniba rosaeodora (also called Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall, with a trunk up to 1 meter in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Aniba rosaeodora 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 rosaeodora has small, white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aniba rosaeodora 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 rosaeodora
Aniba rosaeodora can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Aniba rosaeodora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aniba rosaeodora?
Aniba rosaeodora
What type of plant is Aniba rosaeodora?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Aniba rosaeodora grow?
It is native to Colombia and Venezuela
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,