Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 160 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252801
Common Names
- Boyania ayangannae
- Ayangannae Boyania
- Ayangannae
Description
Boyania ayangannae (also called Ayanganna Boyania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean. It has white flowers and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Boyania ayangannae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boyania ayangannae has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boyania ayangannae is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by seed, which can be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Boyania ayangannae
Boyania ayangannae is endemic to the island of Anguilla, located in the Caribbean Sea.
Boyania ayangannae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boyania ayangannae?
Boyania ayangannae
What is the natural habitat of Boyania ayangannae?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Boyania ayangannae?
It flowers in the spring months.
Species in the Boyania genus
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,