Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
958634

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Hayden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 267 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957972

Common Names

  • Neglecta Amanoa
  • Brazilian Apple
  • Brazilian Persimmon

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Description

Amanoa neglecta (also called Neglected amanoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to tropical South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amanoa neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amanoa neglecta has white flowers, small seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amanoa neglecta 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 neglecta

Amanoa neglecta can be found in the Amazon rainforest in 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-7583: Based on the initial data import
Walter John Hayden (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Hayden' in the authors string.