Status:
valid
Authors:
Daly & M.C.Martínez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 68: 121 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346615
Description
Dacryodes amplectans (also called Amplectant Dacryodes, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Colombia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in grassland, savanna, and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dacryodes amplectans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dacryodes amplectans are small, yellowish-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dacryodes amplectans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering in hot climates. It can also be propagated from seed, though it may take several years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Dacryodes amplectans
Dacryodes amplectans can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Dacryodes amplectans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dacryodes amplectans?
Dacryodes amplectans
What is the common name of Dacryodes amplectans?
West Indian Cherry
What is the natural habitat of Dacryodes amplectans?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Dacryodes genus
Dacryodes acutipyrena,
Dacryodes belemensis,
Dacryodes breviracemosa,
Dacryodes chimantensis,
Dacryodes colombiana,
Dacryodes costanensis,
Dacryodes costata,
Dacryodes crassipes,
Dacryodes cupularis,
Dacryodes cuspidata,
Dacryodes dungii,
Dacryodes edilsonii,
Dacryodes elmeri,
Dacryodes excelsa,
Dacryodes expansa,
Dacryodes glabra,
Dacryodes granatensis,
Dacryodes incurvata,
Dacryodes kingii,
Dacryodes kostermansii,
Dacryodes kukachkana,
Dacryodes laxa,
Dacryodes longifolia,
Dacryodes macrocarpa,
Dacryodes microcarpa,
Dacryodes multijuga,
Dacryodes negrensis,
Dacryodes nervosa,
Dacryodes nitens,
Dacryodes occidentalis,
Dacryodes olivifera,
Dacryodes papuana,
Dacryodes paraensis,
Dacryodes patentinervia,
Dacryodes peruviana,
Dacryodes puberula,
Dacryodes roraimensis,
Dacryodes rostrata,
Dacryodes rubiginosa,
Dacryodes rugosa,
Dacryodes sclerophylla,
Dacryodes steyermarkii,
Dacryodes hopkinsii,
Dacryodes uruts-kunchae,
Dacryodes patrona,
Dacryodes amplectans,
Dacryodes epimedia,
Dacryodes frangens,
Dacryodes hydriflora,
Dacryodes maguipensis,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,