Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
clarkii
ID:
742292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boggan, L.E.Skog & Roalson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 29: 162 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741625



Common Names

  • Clarkii Amalophyllon
  • Clarkii Amalophyllon
  • Clarkii Amalophyllon


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Description

Amalophyllon clarkii (also called Clark's 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 lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amalophyllon clarkii 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 clarkii 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 clarkii is an evergreen, perennial, climbing shrub with glossy, oval leaves and tubular, two-lipped, yellow flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Amalophyllon clarkii

Amalophyllon clarkii can be found in Mexico.

Amalophyllon clarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amalophyllon clarkii?

Amalophyllon clarkii

What type of plant is Amalophyllon clarkii?

Herb

Where is Amalophyllon clarkii 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-2888447: Based on the initial data import
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.