Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) Lavin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
C.H.Stirton (ed.), Advances Legume System.3: 64 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184538
Common Names
- Apurimacia boliviana
- Bolivian Apurimac
- Apurimac Bolivian
Synonyms
- Apurimacia incarum Harms [valid]
- Apurimacia libertatis Harms [valid]
- Apurimacia lonchocarpoides Harms [valid]
- Apurimacia michelii (Rusby) Harms [valid]
- Gliricidia michelii Rusby [valid]
- Coursetia boliviana Britton [valid]
- Apurimacia libertatis minor Segarra [unknown]
- Apurimacia michelii breviflora Segarra [unknown]
Description
Apurimacia boliviana (also called Bolivian Apurimacia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows in moist, tropical forests. It is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Apurimacia boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apurimacia boliviana has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apurimacia boliviana is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Apurimacia boliviana
Apurimacia boliviana is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to the tropical rainforests of Bolivia. It can be found in the understory of moist, lowland forests.
Apurimacia boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apurimacia boliviana?
Apurimacia boliviana
What is the common name of Apurimacia boliviana?
Bolivian Apurimacia
What is the natural habitat of Apurimacia boliviana?
Apurimacia boliviana is native to the Amazonian rainforest in South America
Species in the Apurimacia genus
Species in the Fabaceae family