Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geminata
ID:
118516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 6: 92, fig. 1 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117845



Common Names

  • Twin Amboroa
  • Geminate Amboroa
  • Amboroa Geminata


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Description

Amboroa geminata (also called Twin Amboroa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amboroa geminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Amboroa geminata are yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amboroa geminata is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Amboroa geminata

Amboroa geminata is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

Amboroa geminata FAQ

What are the common names of Amboroa geminata?

Common names of Amboroa geminata include Twin-flowered Amboroa and Twin-flowered Amboroa.

What is the natural habitat of Amboroa geminata?

Amboroa geminata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

What is the growth habit of Amboroa geminata?

Amboroa geminata is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

Species in the Amboroa genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-79194: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.