Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
916626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 951 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915961

Common Names

  • Abatia canescens
  • Abatia
  • Canescens

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Description

Abatia canescens (also called 'Grey Abatia', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico. It has a smooth, grey trunk and small, glossy green leaves. It is found in lowland rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Abatia canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Abatia canescens are small, yellow-green and monoecious. The seed is a small, dark brown cone with a diameter of about 5 mm. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abatia canescens is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils, and is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Abatia canescens

Abatia canescens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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