Amperea conferta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
966871
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 83 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966209
Common Names
- Conferta Amperea
- Amperea Conferta
- Conferta
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Amperea conferta (also called 'Dense Amperea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Amperea conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amperea conferta is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Amperea conferta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Amperea conferta
Amperea conferta is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Amperea genus
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-8360: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.