Amanoa nanayensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanayensis
ID:
958623
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.Hayden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 265 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957961
Common Names
- Nanayensis Amanoa
- Brazilian Apple
- Brazilian Persimmon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amanoa nanayensis (also called Nanay amanoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, moist forests, and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amanoa nanayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amanoa nanayensis is a white, 5-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amanoa nanayensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Amanoa nanayensis
Amanoa nanayensis can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
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-7582: Based on the initial data import
Walter John Hayden (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Hayden' in the authors string.