Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
amphiloxa
ID:
918761

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.Searle

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918096

Common Names

  • Amphiloxa Myxochlamys
  • Amphiloxa
  • Myxochlamys

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Description

Myxochlamys amphiloxa (also called amphi-loxa myxochlamys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Myxochlamys amphiloxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myxochlamys amphiloxa has small, white, tubular flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myxochlamys amphiloxa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Myxochlamys amphiloxa

Myxochlamys amphiloxa is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Myxochlamys genus

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

R.J. Searle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Searle' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000918096: Based on the initial data import