Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sinuosa
ID:
958775

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Hayden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 268 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958113

Common Names

  • Sinuous Amanoa
  • Sinuous Palm
  • Sinuous Palm Tree

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Description

Amanoa sinuosa (also called Sinuous Amanoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall, with small, white flowers and red, edible fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Amanoa sinuosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and in windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amanoa sinuosa has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amanoa sinuosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Amanoa sinuosa

Amanoa sinuosa is native to South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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-7596: Based on the initial data import
Walter John Hayden (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Hayden' in the authors string.