Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gardner) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 324 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318125
Common Names
- Aldama oblongifolia
- Oblongifolia Aldama
- Aldama oblongifolia Plant
Description
Aldama oblongifolia (also called 'Oblong-leaved Aldama', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid forests, often in areas with rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Aldama oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aldama oblongifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aldama oblongifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean islands and is widely cultivated in tropical climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Aldama oblongifolia
Aldama oblongifolia can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Aldama oblongifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aldama oblongifolia?
Aldama oblongifolia
What is the common name of Aldama oblongifolia?
Oblong-leaved aldama
Where is Aldama oblongifolia native to?
Brazil
Species in the Aldama genus
Aldama mesoamericana,
Aldama dentata,
Aldama arenaria,
Aldama aspilioides,
Aldama bakeriana,
Aldama bracteata,
Aldama filifolia,
Aldama santacatarinensis,
Aldama subtruncata,
Aldama tenuifolia,
Aldama trichophylla,
Aldama veredensis,
Aldama vernonioides,
Aldama kunthiana,
Aldama laxicymosa,
Aldama meridionalis,
Aldama oblongifolia,
Aldama robusta,
Aldama rubra,
Aldama gardneri,
Aldama goyasensis,
Aldama goyazii,
Aldama grandiflora,
Aldama knobiana,
Aldama discolor,
Aldama adenotricha,
Aldama amphichlora,
Aldama anchusifolia,
Aldama angustifolia,
Aldama apiculata,
Aldama atacamensis,
Aldama australis,
Aldama bishopii,
Aldama brandegeei,
Aldama buddlejiformis,
Aldama brittonii,
Aldama breviflosculosa,
Aldama canescens,
Aldama congesta,
Aldama coraniana,
Aldama cordifolia,
Aldama cornifolia,
Aldama densifolia,
Aldama dilloniorum,
Aldama ellenbergii,
Aldama emaciata,
Aldama ensifolia,
Aldama excelsa,
Aldama fabrisii,
Aldama flava,
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,