Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythronioides
ID:
774791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) D.Y.Tan & D.Y.Hong

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 154: 441 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774124

Common Names

  • Amana erythronioides
  • Red Amana
  • Erythronioides Amana

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Description

Amana erythronioides (also called Erythronioides Amana, Erythronioides Plant, or Erythronioides Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amana erythronioides is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amana erythronioides has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amana erythronioides is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Amana erythronioides

Amana erythronioides can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Amana erythronioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amana erythronioides?

Amana erythronioides

What is the family of Amana erythronioides?

Asteraceae

Where is Amana erythronioides native to?

Brazil

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.
Dun Yan Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Tan' in the authors string.