Adelobotrys duidae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duidae
ID:
1082793
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 108 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082131
Common Names
- Adelobotrys duidae
- Duidae Adelobotrys
- Adelobotrys Duidae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adelobotrys duidae (also called 'Dua's Adelobotrys', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and is often found near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Adelobotrys duidae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Adelobotrys duidae are small, white, and have four petals. The seeds are tiny, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adelobotrys duidae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Adelobotrys duidae
Adelobotrys duidae is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia.
Species in the Adelobotrys genus
Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens, Adelobotrys intonsa, Adelobotrys klugii, Adelobotrys marginata, Adelobotrys acreana, Adelobotrys duidae, Adelobotrys monticola, Adelobotrys saxosa, Adelobotrys spruceana, Adelobotrys stenophylla, Adelobotrys ruokolainenii, Adelobotrys fruticosa, Adelobotrys permixta, Adelobotrys rachidotrichia, Adelobotrys microcarpus, Adelobotrys latifolius,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303850: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.