Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
958334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 8: t. 797 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957672

Common Names

  • Bracteosa Amanoa
  • Bracteosa Cherry
  • Bracteosa Surinam Cherry

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Description

Amanoa bracteosa (also called the bracteose amanoa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amanoa bracteosa is used for its medicinal properties, and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amanoa bracteosa is white with five petals. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amanoa bracteosa is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Amanoa bracteosa

Amanoa bracteosa 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-7555: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.