Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robijnsii
ID:
967167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 171 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966505

Common Names

  • Robijnsii Amphiasma
  • Amphiasma Robijnsii
  • Amphiasma robijnsii

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Description

Amphiasma robijnsii (also called Robijn's bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 m. Its leaves are obovate to elliptic, with a length of 2-4 cm and a width of 1-2 cm. It is found in dry savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Amphiasma robijnsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphiasma robijnsii is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphiasma robijnsii is a shrub native to Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn. Layering should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Amphiasma robijnsii

Amphiasma robijnsii is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.

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