Angostura simplex - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kallunki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(2): 264. 1998 [29 Jun 1998]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536589
Common Names
- Angostura simplex
- Simplex Angostura
- Simplex's Angostura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angostura simplex (also called Simple 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 simplex 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 simplex flower is a small, white-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, upright stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angostura simplex 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 simplex
Angostura simplex can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America and the Caribbean.
Angostura simplex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angostura simplex?
Angostura simplex
What type of plant is Angostura simplex?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Angostura simplex?
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-2639452: Based on the initial data import
Jacquelyn Ann Kallunki (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kallunki' in the authors string.