Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
533996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Giul. & V.C.Souza) V.C.Souza

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. Univ. São Paulo 19: 44 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533328

Common Names

  • Anamaria heterophylla
  • Variable Anamaria
  • Heterophylla Anamaria

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Description

Anamaria heterophylla (also called Variable Anamaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anamaria heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anamaria heterophylla has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anamaria heterophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Anamaria heterophylla

Anamaria heterophylla can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and France.

Anamaria heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anamaria heterophylla?

Anamaria heterophylla

What is the common name of Anamaria heterophylla?

Variable-leaved Anamaria

What is the natural habitat of Anamaria heterophylla?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Anamaria genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Ana Maria Giulietti (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giul.' in the authors string.
Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1120173-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].