Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
1062329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yakovlev

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.16: 138 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061667



Common Names

  • Exostyles Amazonica
  • Amazonian Exostyles
  • Amazonian Exostyles Tree


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Description

Exostyles amazonica (also called Amazon Exostyles, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Exostyles amazonica is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, constipation, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exostyles amazonica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exostyles amazonica is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Exostyles amazonica

Exostyles amazonica is native to the Amazon basin.

Species in the Fabaceae family