Amylotheca subumbellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subumbellata
ID:
533236
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot. 14: 439 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532568
Common Names
- Subumbellate Amylotheca
- Amylotheca Subumbellata
- Amylotheca subumbellata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amylotheca subumbellata (also called 'Umbellate Amylotheca', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in tropical and subtropical Asia and Australia. It is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, fern-like leaves and small, white flowers. This species is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Amylotheca subumbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amylotheca subumbellata is a small white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Amylotheca subumbellata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Amylotheca subumbellata
Amylotheca subumbellata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Amylotheca subumbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amylotheca subumbellata?
Amylotheca subumbellata
What type of plant is Amylotheca subumbellata?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Amylotheca subumbellata found?
It is found in the Himalayas
Species in the Amylotheca genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635443: Based on the initial data import
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.