Amaracarpus nymanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nymanii
ID:
959450
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 61: 119 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958788
Common Names
- Nyman's Amaracarpus
- Nyman's Amaranth
- Nyman's Amaranthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amaracarpus nymanii (also called Nyman's Amaracarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to New Guinea. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amaracarpus nymanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used for construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amaracarpus nymanii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amaracarpus nymanii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of new growth in spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Amaracarpus nymanii
Amaracarpus nymanii can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.
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
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:743145-1: Based on the initial data import