Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
amapaense
ID:
466660

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 15: 92 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465992

Common Names

  • Pleurothyrium amapaense
  • Amapa Pleurothyrium
  • Amapa Pleurothyrium Fern

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Description

Pleurothyrium amapaense (also called Amapa Pleurothyrium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall, with oblong leaves that are up to 8 centimeters long. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is typically found in wet forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothyrium amapaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pleurothyrium amapaense are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothyrium amapaense is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Pleurothyrium amapaense

Pleurothyrium amapaense is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.

Pleurothyrium amapaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothyrium amapaense?

Pleurothyrium amapaense

What is the common name of Pleurothyrium amapaense?

Amapa Pleurothyrium

What type of plant is Pleurothyrium amapaense?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Pleurothyrium genus

Pleurothyrium steyermarkianum, Pleurothyrium palmanum, Pleurothyrium amapaense, Pleurothyrium undulatum, Pleurothyrium trianae, Pleurothyrium costanense, Pleurothyrium pascoense, Pleurothyrium cordatum, Pleurothyrium obscurinerve, Pleurothyrium panurense, Pleurothyrium bifidum, Pleurothyrium chrysothyrsus, Pleurothyrium cuneifolium, Pleurothyrium poeppigii, Pleurothyrium maximum, Pleurothyrium parviflorum, Pleurothyrium williamsii, Pleurothyrium amplifolium, Pleurothyrium intermedium, Pleurothyrium grandiflorum, Pleurothyrium westphalii, Pleurothyrium hexaglandulosum, Pleurothyrium brochidodromum, Pleurothyrium glabritepalum, Pleurothyrium bracteatum, Pleurothyrium vasquezii, Pleurothyrium racemosum, Pleurothyrium pilosum, Pleurothyrium marginale, Pleurothyrium synandrum, Pleurothyrium cinereum, Pleurothyrium glabrifolium, Pleurothyrium acuminatum, Pleurothyrium prancei, Pleurothyrium obovatum, Pleurothyrium crassitepalum, Pleurothyrium golfodulcense, Pleurothyrium tomentellum, Pleurothyrium pauciflorum, Pleurothyrium insigne, Pleurothyrium giganthum, Pleurothyrium tomiwahlii, Pleurothyrium immersum, Pleurothyrium oblongum, Pleurothyrium guindonii, Pleurothyrium arcuatum, Pleurothyrium bilocellatum, Pleurothyrium triflorum,

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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