Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
amazonicus
ID:
669175

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 200 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668507



Common Names

  • Amazonicus Ephedranthus
  • Amazonian Ephedranthus
  • Ephedranthus


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Description

Ephedranthus amazonicus (also called Amazonian Ephedranthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in heathlands, woodlands, and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ephedranthus amazonicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedranthus amazonicus has white or pink flowers, with a bell-shaped calyx and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ephedranthus amazonicus is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to South America and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ephedranthus amazonicus

Ephedranthus amazonicus can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Ephedranthus amazonicus FAQ

What is the common name of Ephedranthus amazonicus?

Amazonian ephedranthus

What are the flower colors of Ephedranthus amazonicus?

White

What is the natural habitat of Ephedranthus amazonicus?

Forests, scrub, and grasslands

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91148-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.