Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
xukuruorum
ID:
1544620

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.M.Almeida, Christenh. & L.P.Felix

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 746: 20 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025448

Common Names

  • Ameroglossum xukuruorum
  • Xukuru Ameroglossum
  • Xukuru Ameroglossum

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Description

Ameroglossum xukuruorum (also called Ameroglossum xukuruorum var. xukuruorum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of around 1 meter. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Uses & Benefits

Ameroglossum xukuruorum is used for its medicinal properties and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ameroglossum xukuruorum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are narrow and lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ameroglossum xukuruorum is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Ameroglossum xukuruorum

Ameroglossum xukuruorum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ameroglossum xukuruorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ameroglossum xukuruorum?

Ameroglossum xukuruorum

What is the family of Ameroglossum xukuruorum?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Ameroglossum xukuruorum?

Brazil

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:77216331-1: 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].