Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
amayensis
ID:
438667

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.I.Orozco

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 15: 177 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437999



Common Names

  • Brunellia amayensis
  • Amayensis Brunellia
  • Brunellia Amayensis


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Description

Brunellia amayensis (also called Amay Brunellia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Brunellia amayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunellia amayensis is small and yellowish-white in color. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedling is a small shrub with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunellia amayensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet (3 m) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat.

Where to Find Brunellia amayensis

Brunellia amayensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Brunellia amayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunellia amayensis?

Brunellia amayensis

What is the common name of Brunellia amayensis?

Amayense Brunellia

What is the natural habitat of Brunellia amayensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Brunellia genus

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

Species in the Brunelliaceae family

Brunellia acostae, Brunellia acutangula, Brunellia amayensis, Brunellia boliviana, Brunellia boqueronensis, Brunellia briquetii, Brunellia brunnea, Brunellia cayambensis, Brunellia comocladifolia, Brunellia costaricensis, Brunellia cutervensis, Brunellia cuzcoensis, Brunellia dichapetaloides, Brunellia dulcis, Brunellia ecuadoriensis, Brunellia elliptica, Brunellia farallonensis, Brunellia foreroi, Brunellia glabra, Brunellia goudotii, Brunellia hexasepala, Brunellia hygrothermica, Brunellia inermis, Brunellia integrifolia, Brunellia latifolia, Brunellia littlei, Brunellia macrophylla, Brunellia mexicana, Brunellia morii, Brunellia neblinensis, Brunellia occidentalis, Brunellia oliveri, Brunellia ovalifolia, Brunellia pallida, Brunellia pauciflora, Brunellia penderiscana, Brunellia pitayensis, Brunellia propinqua, Brunellia putumayensis, Brunellia racemifera, Brunellia rhoides, Brunellia rufa, Brunellia sibundoya, Brunellia standleyana, Brunellia stenoptera, Brunellia stuebelii, Brunellia subsessilis, Brunellia tomentosa, Brunellia trianae, Brunellia trigyna,

References

Clara Inés Orozco (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.I.Orozco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273527-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.