Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caripense
ID:
742291

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch & Hanst.) Boggan, L.E.Skog & Roalson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 29: 162 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741624



Common Names

  • Caripense Amalophyllon
  • Caripense Amalophyllon
  • Caripense Amalophyllon


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Description

Amalophyllon caripense (also called Caripense Amalophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amalophyllon caripense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amalophyllon caripense is white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amalophyllon caripense is an evergreen, perennial, low-growing shrub with small, oval leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Amalophyllon caripense

Amalophyllon caripense can be found in Mexico.

Amalophyllon caripense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amalophyllon caripense?

Amalophyllon caripense

What type of plant is Amalophyllon caripense?

Herb

Where is Amalophyllon caripense found?

South America

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2888446: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Johannes von Hanstein (1822-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanst.' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
John Kendall Boggan (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boggan' in the authors string.