Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 320 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966596
Common Names
- Venezuelensis Amphidasya
- Venezuelan Amphidasya
- Venezuelan-native Amphidasya
Description
Amphidasya venezuelensis (also called 'Venezuelan 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 venezuelensis 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
Amphidasya venezuelensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphidasya venezuelensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Amphidasya venezuelensis
Amphidasya venezuelensis can be found in Venezuela.
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,