Status:
valid
Authors:
L.P.Félix & E.M.Almeida
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 424 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318234
Common Names
- Ameroglossum manoel-felixii
- Manoel-felixii Ameroglossum
- Ameroglossum Manoel-felixii
Description
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii (also called Manoel-felixii Ameroglossum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in rocky areas and in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ameroglossum manoel-felixii are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches in length and should be placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Ameroglossum manoel-felixii
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Sergipe.
Species in the Ameroglossum genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157265-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].