Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Grande
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 34: 115 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329744
Description
Amphilophium ayaricum (also called Ayaric Amphilophium, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Amphilophium ayaricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amphilophium ayaricum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphilophium ayaricum is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Amphilophium ayaricum
Amphilophium ayaricum is native to tropical Central and South America.
Amphilophium ayaricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphilophium ayaricum?
Amphilophium ayaricum
Where is Amphilophium ayaricum found?
Amphilophium ayaricum is found in Ecuador.
What is the natural habitat of Amphilophium ayaricum?
The natural habitat of Amphilophium ayaricum is humid montane forests.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60461857-2: 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].