Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuifolia
ID:
1414445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delprete & J.H.Kirkbr.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 9: 76 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426910

Common Names

  • Eumachia acuifolia
  • Sharp-Leaved Eumachia
  • Sharp-Leaved Eumachia Tree

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Description

Eumachia acuifolia (also called Acuifoliate guayacan, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical rainforests in South America, where it grows in moist habitats, such as along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eumachia acuifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eumachia acuifolia is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eumachia acuifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eumachia acuifolia

Eumachia acuifolia is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Species in the Eumachia genus

Eumachia carnea, Eumachia chaenotricha, Eumachia cymuligera, Eumachia depauperata, Eumachia inaequifolia, Eumachia albert-smithii, Eumachia astrellantha, Eumachia boliviana, Eumachia cephalantha, Eumachia deinocalyx, Eumachia guianensis, Eumachia kappleri, Eumachia microdon, Eumachia nana, Eumachia pallidinervia, Eumachia paupertina, Eumachia podocephala, Eumachia wilhelminensis, Eumachia abrupta, Eumachia acuifolia, Eumachia coffeosperma, Eumachia collina, Eumachia forsteriana, Eumachia gossweileri, Eumachia hassleriana, Eumachia horsfieldiana, Eumachia huallagae, Eumachia impatiens, Eumachia insidens, Eumachia lepiniana, Eumachia lophoclada, Eumachia lyciiflora, Eumachia membranacea, Eumachia membranifolia, Eumachia merrilliana, Eumachia nutans, Eumachia obanensis, Eumachia oncocarpa, Eumachia poggei, Eumachia rotundifolia, Eumachia schmielei, Eumachia sciadephora, Eumachia viridicalyx, Eumachia wildemaniana, Eumachia agustinae, Eumachia amoena, Eumachia aneityensis, Eumachia archboldiana, Eumachia balabacensis, Eumachia chlorocalyx,

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

IPNI record: 77188098-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427865
Joseph Harold Kirkbride (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Kirkbr.' in the authors string.
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.