Agonandra silvatica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvatica
ID:
525135
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 3: 41 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524467
Common Names
- Agonandra silvatica
- Silvatic Agonandra
- Silvatic Tree
- Silvatic Leaf Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agonandra silvatica (also called Forest Agonandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Agonandra silvatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agonandra silvatica are yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Agonandra silvatica is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Agonandra silvatica
Agonandra silvatica can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Agonandra silvatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agonandra silvatica?
Agonandra silvatica
What is the common name of Agonandra silvatica?
Wild Agonandra
What is the natural habitat of Agonandra silvatica?
It is native to South America
Species in the Agonandra genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626675: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.