Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sandwithii
ID:
781596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fabris

Source:
iplants

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 13: 456 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780929



Common Names

  • Amphilophium Sandwithii
  • Sandwith's Amphilophium
  • Sandwithii Amphilophium


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Description

Amphilophium sandwithii (also called Sandwith's amphilophium, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amphilophium sandwithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amphilophium sandwithii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are light green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphilophium sandwithii can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is also possible to propagate Amphilophium sandwithii by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Amphilophium sandwithii

Amphilophium sandwithii is native to Central and South America.

Amphilophium sandwithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphilophium sandwithii?

Amphilophium sandwithii

What is the family of Amphilophium sandwithii?

Bignoniaceae

Where is Amphilophium sandwithii native to?

Mexico

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

Humberto Antonio Fabris (1924-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fabris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:11594-2: 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].