Weinmannia auriformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriformis
ID:
428735
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.S.Rogers
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 249 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428067
Common Names
- Weinmannia auriformis
- Auriformis Weinmannia
- Ear-shaped Weinmannia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Weinmannia auriformis (also called Ear-shaped Weinmannia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to the Philippines. It is an upright, spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and its flowers are white or pink and bell-shaped. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Weinmannia auriformis is an ornamental plant that is often used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weinmannia auriformis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Weinmannia auriformis is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in open forests and woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the soft new growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Weinmannia auriformis
Weinmannia auriformis is native to tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Weinmannia auriformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weinmannia auriformis?
Weinmannia auriformis
What type of plant is Weinmannia auriformis?
It is a shrub
Where is Weinmannia auriformis native to?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Weinmannia genus
Weinmannia burserifolia, Weinmannia magnifica, Weinmannia balbisiana, Weinmannia affinis, Weinmannia pinnata, Weinmannia luzoniensis, Weinmannia pubescens, Weinmannia richii, Weinmannia mauritiana, Weinmannia parviflora, Weinmannia ovata, Weinmannia microphylla, Weinmannia vescoi, Weinmannia tomentosa, Weinmannia sylvicola, Weinmannia vitiensis, Weinmannia samoensis, Weinmannia serrata, Weinmannia spiraeoides, Weinmannia spruceana, Weinmannia sorbifolia, Weinmannia dichotoma, Weinmannia macgillivrayi, Weinmannia celebica, Weinmannia elliptica, Weinmannia denhamii, Weinmannia auriculata, Weinmannia baccariniana, Weinmannia blumei, Weinmannia brachystachya, Weinmannia intermedia, Weinmannia jelskii, Weinmannia karsteniana, Weinmannia kunthiana, Weinmannia lansbergiana, Weinmannia laurina, Weinmannia lechleriana, Weinmannia lentiscifolia, Weinmannia glabra, Weinmannia fagaroides, Weinmannia guyanensis, Weinmannia corocoroensis, Weinmannia chryseis, Weinmannia condorensis, Weinmannia coodei, Weinmannia croftii, Weinmannia clemensiae, Weinmannia wercklei, Weinmannia testudineata, Weinmannia tremuloides,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Zachary Scott Rogers (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.S.Rogers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323843-2: Based on the initial data import