Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 319 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966553
Common Names
- Intermedia Amphidasya
- Amphidasya Intermedia
- Amphidasya intermedia
Description
Amphidasya intermedia (also called 'Intermediate Amphidasya', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate-cordate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amphidasya intermedia 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 Amphidasya intermedia is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphidasya intermedia 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 Amphidasya intermedia
Amphidasya intermedia is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.
Species in the Amphidasya genus
Amphidasya amethystina,
Amphidasya brevidentata,
Amphidasya elegans,
Amphidasya longicalycina,
Amphidasya panamensis,
Amphidasya ambigua,
Amphidasya bullata,
Amphidasya colombiana,
Amphidasya intermedia,
Amphidasya neblinae,
Amphidasya spathulata,
Amphidasya umbrosa,
Amphidasya venezuelensis,
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,