Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
anomalus
ID:
958862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 78 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958200

Common Names

  • Anomalus Amaracarpus
  • Amaracarpus of Anomalus
  • Amaracarpus Anomalus

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Description

Amaracarpus anomalus (also called Anomalous Amaracarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Neotropics, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in a variety of habitats, from cloud forests to dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amaracarpus anomalus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaracarpus anomalus has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaracarpus anomalus is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Amaracarpus anomalus

Amaracarpus anomalus is native to Indonesia and can be found in the wild in the country's coastal areas.

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,