Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
amaraliocarpa
ID:
310391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wernham) Hepper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 459 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309723

Common Names

  • Sherbournia amaraliocarpa
  • Amaraliocarpa Sherbournia
  • Amaraliocarpa Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Randia amaraliocarpa Wernham [valid]
  • Amaralia amaraliocarpa (Wernham) Keay [valid]

Description

Sherbournia amaraliocarpa (also called Amaraliocarpa Sherbournia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Sherbournia amaraliocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sherbournia amaraliocarpa is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Sherbournia amaraliocarpa are small and have a green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sherbournia amaraliocarpa is a perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by division or by seed. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Sherbournia amaraliocarpa

Sherbournia amaraliocarpa is native to Central and South America. It is a small, shrubby palm that grows in humid, tropical forests.

Sherbournia amaraliocarpa FAQ

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Arecaceae

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-190943: Based on the initial data import
Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.