Amanoa almerindae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
almerindae
ID:
958290
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 11: 68 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957628
Common Names
- Almerindae Amanoa
- Almerindae Cherry
- Almerindae Spicebush
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Amanoa almerindae (also called Almerindo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It typically grows up to 5 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 500–1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Amanoa almerindae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Amanoa almerindae are white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.
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Amanoa almerindae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist medium such as peat moss. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Amanoa almerindae
Amanoa almerindae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Species in the Amanoa genus
Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii, Amanoa strobilacea, Amanoa marapiensis,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7551: Based on the initial data import
Carlos G. Leal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leal' in the authors string.