Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
957933

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 360 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957271

Common Names

  • Peruvian Amaioua
  • Amaioua
  • Peruvian Amaioua Tree

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Description

Amaioua pilosa (also called Hairy mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is native to Peru. It is found in moist forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Amaioua pilosa 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 pilosa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaioua pilosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Amaioua pilosa

Amaioua pilosa can be found in the Caribbean region, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

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-7518: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.