Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
920326

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) Ducke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 76: 28 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919661



Common Names

  • Condylocarpon amazonicum
  • Amazon Condylocarpon
  • Amazonian Condylocarpon


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Description

Condylocarpon amazonicum (also called 'Amazonian Condylocarpon', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Condylocarpon amazonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Condylocarpon amazonicum has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Condylocarpon amazonicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Condylocarpon amazonicum

Condylocarpon amazonicum is native to the Amazon rainforest.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46512: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.