Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
958387

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Hayden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 261 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957725

Common Names

  • Congesta Amanoa
  • Congesta Tree
  • Congesta Plant

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Description

Amanoa congesta (also called Congested Amanoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in lowland rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amanoa congesta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amanoa congesta is a small, yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amanoa congesta is a shrub native to Brazil. 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 congesta

Amanoa congesta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-7560: Based on the initial data import
Walter John Hayden (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Hayden' in the authors string.