Amaioua monteiroi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 33: 14 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957216
Common Names
- Amaioua monteiroi
- Monteiro's Amaioua
- Monteiroi Amaioua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amaioua monteiroi (also called Monteiro's Amaioua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Amaioua monteiroi is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. The fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amaioua monteiroi 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 monteiroi 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 monteiroi should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Amaioua monteiroi
Amaioua monteiroi 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-7513: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.