Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 61 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536905
Common Names
- Aniba viridis
- Green Aniba
- Viridian Aniba
Description
Aniba viridis (also called Green 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 viridis 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 viridis 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 viridis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a sterile medium at a temperature of 70-75°F.
Where to Find Aniba viridis
Aniba viridis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in the wild.
Aniba viridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aniba viridis?
Aniba viridis
What type of plant is Aniba viridis?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Aniba viridis 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,