Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) McClure
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 9: 56 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851449
Common Names
- Aulonemia goyazensis
- Goyazensis Aulonemia
- Goyazensis's Aulonemia
Description
Aulonemia goyazensis (also called Goyaz Aulonemia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical South America. It has a tall, upright habit and can reach up to 5 m in height. Its leaves are small and can reach up to 5 cm in length. It is found in moist, forest habitats and is often used for ornamental purposes.
Uses & Benefits
Aulonemia goyazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aulonemia goyazensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aulonemia goyazensis is an evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division or seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Aulonemia goyazensis
Aulonemia goyazensis can be found in Brazil.
Aulonemia goyazensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aulonemia goyazensis?
Aulonemia goyazensis
What are the common names of Aulonemia goyazensis?
Goyaz Aulonemia
What is the natural habitat of Aulonemia goyazensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Aulonemia genus
Aulonemia amplissima,
Aulonemia aristulata,
Aulonemia bogotensis,
Aulonemia boliviana,
Aulonemia chimantaensis,
Aulonemia deflexa,
Aulonemia effusa,
Aulonemia goyazensis,
Aulonemia gueko,
Aulonemia haenkei,
Aulonemia herzogiana,
Aulonemia hirtula,
Aulonemia humillima,
Aulonemia jauaensis,
Aulonemia laxa,
Aulonemia longiaristata,
Aulonemia longipedicellata,
Aulonemia nitida,
Aulonemia parviflora,
Aulonemia patriae,
Aulonemia patula,
Aulonemia pumila,
Aulonemia purpurata,
Aulonemia queko,
Aulonemia radiata,
Aulonemia robusta,
Aulonemia setigera,
Aulonemia subpectinata,
Aulonemia tremula,
Aulonemia trianae,
Aulonemia viscosa,
Aulonemia ximenae,
Aulonemia yanachagensis,
Aulonemia scripta,
Aulonemia bromoides,
Aulonemia setosa,
Aulonemia cochabambensis,
Aulonemia insignis,
Aulonemia fuentesii,
Aulonemia madidiensis,
Aulonemia dinirensis,
Aulonemia cincta,
Aulonemia prolifera,
Aulonemia soderstromii,
Aulonemia xerophylla,
Aulonemia david-smithii,
Aulonemia rubraligulata,
Aulonemia notata,
Aulonemia verucosa,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:26904-2: 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].