Amaracarpus brassii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
958949
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 229 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958287
Common Names
- Brassii Amaracarpus
- Amaracarpus Brassii
- Brassii Amaracarpus Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amaracarpus brassii (also called Brass's Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in lowland forests and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Amaracarpus brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in the perfume industry.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Amaracarpus brassii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
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Amaracarpus brassii can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Species in the Amaracarpus genus
Amaracarpus kochii, Amaracarpus grandifolius, Amaracarpus floribundus, Amaracarpus grandiflorus, Amaracarpus major, Amaracarpus nematopodus, Amaracarpus acuminatus, Amaracarpus anomalus, Amaracarpus attenuatus, Amaracarpus belensis, Amaracarpus brassii, Amaracarpus braunianus, Amaracarpus calcicola, Amaracarpus compactus, Amaracarpus cuneifolius, Amaracarpus doormanniensis, Amaracarpus idenburgensis, Amaracarpus ledermannii, Amaracarpus montanus, Amaracarpus nouhuizii, Amaracarpus novoguineensis, Amaracarpus nymanii, Amaracarpus papuanus, Amaracarpus pubescens, Amaracarpus rhombifolius, Amaracarpus schlechteri, Amaracarpus syzygifolius, Amaracarpus trichocalyx, Amaracarpus wichmannii, Amaracarpus xanthocarpus,
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:743104-1: Based on the initial data import