Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
966891

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Euphorb. Gen. : 112 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966229



Common Names

  • Ericoides Amperea
  • Amperea Ericoides
  • Ericoides


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Description

Amperea ericoides (also called 'Heath 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 ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amperea ericoides has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amperea ericoides 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 ericoides

Amperea ericoides is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.

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,

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