Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
727667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 93: 145 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727000

Common Names

  • Placea amoena
  • Beautiful Placea
  • Beautiful

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Description

Placea amoena (also called the Amoena Placea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Placeaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in habitats such as tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Placea amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Placea amoena has white or pink flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Placea amoena is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.

Where to Find Placea amoena

Placea amoena is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Placea amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Placea amoena?

Placea amoena

What are the common names of Placea amoena?

Beautiful Placea

Where is Placea amoena found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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