Status:
valid
Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 442 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967823
Common Names
- Amyrea grandifolia
- Grandifolia Amyrea
- Grandifolia Orchid
Description
Amyrea grandifolia (also called 'Grand Amyris', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is found in dry deciduous forests, scrub, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Amyrea grandifolia is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amyrea grandifolia has white flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amyrea grandifolia is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Amyrea grandifolia
Amyrea grandifolia can be found in parts of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy.
Species in the Amyrea genus
Amyrea celastroides,
Amyrea eucleoides,
Amyrea gracillima,
Amyrea grandifolia,
Amyrea humbertii,
Amyrea lancifolia,
Amyrea maprouneifolia,
Amyrea myrtifolia,
Amyrea remotiflora,
Amyrea sambiranensis,
Amyrea stenocarpa,
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,