Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
958301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Little

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 18: 413 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957639

Common Names

  • Anomala Amanoa
  • Anomala Cherry
  • Anomala Spicebush

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Description

Amanoa anomala (also called Cacho de Vaca, 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 anomala 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

Amanoa anomala has white flowers with four petals, small, round, black seeds and small seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amanoa anomala is a shrub native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Amanoa anomala

Amanoa anomala is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

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-7552: Based on the initial data import
Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.