Amphilophium arenarium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenarium
ID:
783106
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.H.Gentry) L.G.Lohmann
Source:
iplants
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nuevo Cat. Fl. Vasc. Venezuela : 270 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782439
Common Names
- Amphilophium arenarium
- Arenarium
- Arenarium Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amphilophium arenarium (also called Sandy Amphilophium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Amphilophium arenarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amphilophium arenarium is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule with two seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amphilophium arenarium is a shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Amphilophium arenarium
Amphilophium arenarium is native to Brazil.
Amphilophium arenarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphilophium arenarium?
Amphilophium arenarium
What is the common name of Amphilophium arenarium?
Sand Amphilophium
What is the natural habitat of Amphilophium arenarium?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Amphilophium genus
Amphilophium pauciflorum, Amphilophium aschersonii, Amphilophium blanchetii, Amphilophium ecuadorense, Amphilophium glaziovii, Amphilophium paniculatum, Amphilophium pannosum, Amphilophium perbracteatum, Amphilophium pilosum, Amphilophium sandwithii, Amphilophium vauthieri, Amphilophium arenarium, Amphilophium bauhinioides, Amphilophium bracteatum, Amphilophium buccinatorium, Amphilophium chocoense, Amphilophium cremersii, Amphilophium crucigerum, Amphilophium cuneifolium, Amphilophium cynanchoides, Amphilophium dasytrichum, Amphilophium dolichoides, Amphilophium elongatum, Amphilophium falcatum, Amphilophium frutescens, Amphilophium gnaphalanthum, Amphilophium granulosum, Amphilophium lactiflorum, Amphilophium laeve, Amphilophium laxiflorum, Amphilophium magnoliifolium, Amphilophium mansoanum, Amphilophium nunezii, Amphilophium obovatum, Amphilophium occidentale, Amphilophium parkeri, Amphilophium porphyrotrichum, Amphilophium pulverulentum, Amphilophium reticulatum, Amphilophium rodriguesii, Amphilophium scabriusculum, Amphilophium stamineum, Amphilophium steyermarkii, Amphilophium dusenianum, Amphilophium campinae, Amphilophium lohmanniae, Amphilophium racemosum, Amphilophium ayaricum, Amphilophium carolinae, Amphilophium monophyllum,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Lohmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100443-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].