Amphitecna latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
781608
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Taxon 25: 108 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780941
Common Names
- Amphitecna Latifolia
- Broad-Leaved Amphitecna
- Latifolia Amphitecna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amphitecna latifolia (also called Broad-leaved 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 latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amphitecna latifolia is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Amphitecna latifolia is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Amphitecna latifolia are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amphitecna latifolia 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 latifolia
Amphitecna latifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Amphitecna latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphitecna latifolia?
Amphitecna latifolia
What is the common name of Amphitecna latifolia?
Broad-leaved Amphitecna
What type of plant is Amphitecna latifolia?
Shrub
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
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:108218-1: 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].