Status:
valid
Authors:
Jabl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 2: 237 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958135
Common Names
- Styermarkii Amanoa
- Styermarkii Palm
- Styermarkii Palm Tree
Description
Amanoa steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Amanoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amanoa steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can also be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amanoa steyermarkii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amanoa steyermarkii is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a warm, moist environment. The cuttings should be kept in a bright, sunny location and will root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Amanoa steyermarkii
Amanoa steyermarkii 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,