Amaioua magnicarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 67: 29 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957205
Common Names
- Amaioua magnicarpa
- Magnicarpa Amaioua
- Magnicarp Amaioua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amaioua magnicarpa (also called large-fruited cherry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amaioua magnicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amaioua magnicarpa is a small, white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval shaped seedlings with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amaioua magnicarpa is a small evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Amaioua magnicarpa should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Amaioua magnicarpa
Amaioua magnicarpa is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Amaioua genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7512: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.