Amphitecna donnell-smithii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
donnell-smithii
ID:
781603
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sprague) L.O.Williams
Source:
iplants
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 36(4): 22 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780936
Common Names
- Amphitecna Donnell-Smithii
- Donnell-Smith's Amphitecna
- Donnell-Smithii Amphitecna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amphitecna donnell-smithii (also called Donnell-Smith's amphitecna, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amphitecna donnell-smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amphitecna donnell-smithii is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Amphitecna donnell-smithii is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Amphitecna donnell-smithii are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amphitecna donnell-smithii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Amphitecna donnell-smithii
Amphitecna donnell-smithii is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m. It can be found in cultivation in nurseries.
Amphitecna donnell-smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphitecna donnell-smithii?
Amphitecna donnell-smithii
What is the family of Amphitecna donnell-smithii?
Bignoniaceae
Where is Amphitecna donnell-smithii native to?
Mexico
Species in the Amphitecna genus
Amphitecna apiculata, Amphitecna breedlovei, Amphitecna costata, Amphitecna donnell-smithii, Amphitecna gentryi, Amphitecna isthmica, Amphitecna kennedyi, Amphitecna latifolia, Amphitecna lundellii, Amphitecna macrophylla, Amphitecna molinae, Amphitecna montana, Amphitecna parviflora, Amphitecna regalis, Amphitecna sessilifolia, Amphitecna silvicola, Amphitecna spathicalyx, Amphitecna steyermarkii, Amphitecna tuxtlensis, Amphitecna loreae, Amphitecna fonceti,
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
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:11653-2: 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].