Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
amara
ID:
265059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) Monach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 6: 243 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264391



Common Names

  • Parahancornia amara
  • Amara Parahancornia
  • Amara Parahancornia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Couma amara Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Parahancornia amara (also called Amara Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Parahancornia amara is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parahancornia amara is white or yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parahancornia amara can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Parahancornia amara

Parahancornia amara is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Parahancornia amara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parahancornia amara?

Parahancornia amara

What is the family of Parahancornia amara?

Asteraceae

Where is Parahancornia amara found?

Mexico

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-147480: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Joseph Vincent Monachino (1911-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monach.' in the authors string.