Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
strobilacea
ID:
958808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 515 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958146

Common Names

  • Strobilacea Amanoa
  • Strobilacea Palm
  • Strobilacea Palm Tree

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Description

Amanoa strobilacea (also called Strobilaceous 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 strobilacea 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 strobilacea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amanoa strobilacea 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 strobilacea

Amanoa strobilacea can be found in Central and South America, including 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,

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