Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
verniciflua
ID:
952154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 395 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951492



Common Names

  • Alphandia verniciflua
  • Varnish Alphandia
  • Varnish-leaf Alphandia


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Description

Alphandia verniciflua (also called 'Varnish Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of South America. It is a small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in humid tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Alphandia verniciflua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alphandia verniciflua is yellow and has a white lip. The seed is small and round, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alphandia verniciflua is a tropical epiphyte, native to Central and South America. It can be grown in warm, humid climates with bright, indirect sunlight. It prefers a well-drained, acidic soil mix, and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Alphandia verniciflua

Alphandia verniciflua can be found in tropical forests of South America.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6965: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.