Amaioua pedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 67: 30 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957238
Common Names
- Amaioua pedicellata
- Pedicellate Amaioua
- Pedicellata Amaioua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amaioua pedicellata (also called Pedicellate 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 pedicellata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, dysentery, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to treat snakebites.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amaioua pedicellata 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 pedicellata is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 5-7 m. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Amaioua pedicellata
Amaioua pedicellata is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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-7515: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.