Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
kuripacorum
ID:
1333405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard & Castro-Lima

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 20: 162 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345859

Common Names

  • Ampelozizyphus
  • Kuripacorum
  • Kuripacorum Ampelozizyphus

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Description

Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum (also called Kuripaco Ampelozizyphus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum is a shrub species native to Colombia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the stems. It prefers a sunny, well-drained location and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum

Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum is native to Indonesia.

Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum?

Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum

What type of plant is Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum?

It is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family.

Where is Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum found?

It is found in Colombia.

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,

References

Gerardo Antonio Aymard Corredor (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aymard' in the authors string.
Francisco Castro-Lima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castro-Lima' in the authors string.