Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
967237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dwyer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 67: 33 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966575

Common Names

  • Spathulate Amphidasya
  • Spatulate Amphidasya
  • Spatula-shaped Amphidasya

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Description

Amphidasya spathulata (also called 'Spathulate 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 spathulata 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 spathulata 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

Amphidasya spathulata 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 spathulata

Amphidasya spathulata is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8396: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.