Angostura quinquefolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kallunki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(2): 263. 1998 [29 Jun 1998]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536584
Common Names
- Angostura quinquefolia
- Quinquefolia Angostura
- Quinquefolia's Angostura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angostura quinquefolia (also called Five-Leaf Angostura, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Angostura quinquefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and fragrances. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angostura quinquefolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angostura quinquefolia is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe.
Where to Find Angostura quinquefolia
Angostura quinquefolia can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.
Angostura quinquefolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angostura quinquefolia?
Angostura quinquefolia
What type of plant is Angostura quinquefolia?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Angostura quinquefolia?
It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wet woods
Species in the Angostura genus
Angostura alipes, Angostura bracteata, Angostura candolleana, Angostura cuneifolia, Angostura engleriana, Angostura glazioviana, Angostura granulosa, Angostura kunorum, Angostura longiflora, Angostura magdalenensis, Angostura martiana, Angostura ossana, Angostura quinquefolia, Angostura simplex, Angostura tapajozensis, Angostura taubertiana, Angostura trifoliata, Angostura undulata,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2639448: Based on the initial data import
Jacquelyn Ann Kallunki (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kallunki' in the authors string.