Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 354 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961029
Common Names
- Trichopoda Spurge
- Trichopoda Euphorbia
- Trichopoda Leafy Spurge
Description
Amborella trichopoda (also called Amborella, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the island of New Caledonia. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Amborella trichopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves and stems are used to treat skin conditions, and its sap has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amborella trichopoda has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amborella trichopoda is a small shrub native to New Caledonia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Amborella trichopoda
Amborella trichopoda is found in the tropical rainforests of New Caledonia.
Species in the Amborella genus
Species in the Amborellaceae family