Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 954 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958811
Common Names
- Pubescent Amaracarpus
- Pubescent Amaranth
- Pubescent Amaranthus
Description
Amaracarpus pubescens (also called Pubescent 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 pubescens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of timber and fuel.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Amaracarpus pubescens sub. pubescens
Amaracarpus pubescens sub. microphyllus (Miq.) A.P.Davis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amaracarpus pubescens has white flowers, small, black seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amaracarpus pubescens 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 pubescens
Amaracarpus pubescens can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
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,