Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marajoensis
ID:
1305839

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.R.Silva & J.U.Santos

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 41(2): 192 (-194; fig. 1) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318293



Common Names

  • Acmella marajoensis
  • Marajoensis Acmella
  • Acmella Marajoensis


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Description

Acmella marajoensis (also called 'Marajoensis' and 'Marajoensis-de-serra', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has ovate leaves with entire margins and white flowers with yellowish anthers. It grows in the Atlantic Forest biome, in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acmella marajoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acmella marajoensis has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmella marajoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Acmella marajoensis

Acmella marajoensis is native to the Amazon biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, and Roraima.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

João Ubiratan Moreira dos Santos (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.U.Santos' in the authors string.
Genilson Alves dos Reis e Silva Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.R.Silva' in the authors string.