Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 158 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531791
Common Names
- Ampelozizyphus amazonicus
- Amazonian Ampelozizyphus
- Amazonicus Ampelozizyphus
Description
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus (also called Amazonian zizyphus, among many other common names) is a woody shrub with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ampelozizyphus amazonicus is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus is a fast-growing climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Prune regularly to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Ampelozizyphus amazonicus
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in wet, tropical forests.
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelozizyphus amazonicus?
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus
What is the common name of Ampelozizyphus amazonicus?
Amazonian Ampelozizyphus
What is the native range of Ampelozizyphus amazonicus?
South America
Species in the Ampelozizyphus genus
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,