Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
caribaea
ID:
958354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 326 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957692

Common Names

  • Caribaea Amanoa
  • Caribaea Cherry
  • Caribaea Surinam Cherry

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Description

Amanoa caribaea (also called the Caribbean 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 caribaea is used for its medicinal properties, and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amanoa caribaea 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 caribaea 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 caribaea

Amanoa caribaea is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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-7557: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.