Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ribeiro & P.L.R.Moraes
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 129(2): 106. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331170
Description
Aniba subbullata (also called Subbullate Aniba, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter tall and white flowers that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It grows in sunny and humid habitats, such as savannas and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aniba subbullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aniba subbullata has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aniba subbullata is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Aniba subbullata
Aniba subbullata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil and Peru.
Aniba subbullata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aniba subbullata?
Aniba subbullata
What is the common name of Aniba subbullata?
Subbullata Aniba
What is the natural habitat of Aniba subbullata?
It is found in humid, montane forests in Central and South America.
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
Henrique Ribeiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ribeiro' in the authors string.