Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonum
ID:
380113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Syst. Laur. : 282 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379445

Common Names

  • Amazon nectandra
  • Amazon false-laurel
  • Amazon false-bay

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Synonyms

  • Laurus multiflora Ruiz ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra guaporensis Coe-Teix. [unknown]
  • Ocotea amazonum Mart. ex Nees [invalid]
  • Nectandra ambigua Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra pallida Nees [unknown]
  • Nectandra urophylla Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra bombycina S.Moore [unknown]
  • Nectandra amazonum latifolia Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra canescens Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ocotea psychotrioides Billb. ex Meisn. [invalid]

Description

Nectandra amazonum (also called Amazon Nectandra, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m, with a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. It is found in moist soils, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra amazonum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra amazonum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra amazonum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay. It should be fertilized every spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Nectandra amazonum

Nectandra amazonum is native to the Amazon basin and can be found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Nectandra amazonum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nectandra amazonum?

Nectandra amazonum

What type of plant is Nectandra amazonum?

Tree

Where is Nectandra amazonum native to?

Amazon rainforest

Species in the Nectandra genus

Nectandra longifolia, Nectandra lineata, Nectandra membranacea, Nectandra maguireana, Nectandra hihua, Nectandra impressa, Nectandra leucantha, Nectandra lanceolata, Nectandra laurel, Nectandra pichurim, Nectandra pearcei, Nectandra ramonensis, Nectandra pseudocotea, Nectandra nitidula, Nectandra moritziana, Nectandra oppositifolia, Nectandra baccans, Nectandra aurea, Nectandra bartlettiana, Nectandra briquetii, Nectandra angustifolia, Nectandra grandiflora, Nectandra globosa, Nectandra fulva, Nectandra cissiflora, Nectandra discolor, Nectandra cuspidata, Nectandra amazonum, Nectandra spicata, Nectandra sordida, Nectandra roberto-andinoi, Nectandra ruforamula, Nectandra sanguinea, Nectandra turbacensis, Nectandra villosa, Nectandra truxillensis, Nectandra venulosa, Nectandra subbullata, Nectandra acutifolia, Nectandra brittonii, Nectandra debilis, Nectandra krugii, Nectandra lineatifolia, Nectandra maynensis, Nectandra canescens, Nectandra furcata, Nectandra gardneri, Nectandra japurensis, Nectandra matthewsii, Nectandra microcarpa,

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,