Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 186 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830716
Common Names
- Aeollanthus Candelabrum
- Candelabrum Aeollanthus
- Candelabra Tree
Description
Aeollanthus candelabrum (also called Candelabra Aeollanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chrysobalanaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 3–10 m. The leaves are oval to oblong-lanceolate, 4–10 cm long and 1–3 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus candelabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in coffee plantations. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeollanthus candelabrum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeollanthus candelabrum is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Aeollanthus candelabrum
Aeollanthus candelabrum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Aeollanthus genus
Aeollanthus haumannii,
Aeollanthus rydingianus,
Aeollanthus abyssinicus,
Aeollanthus alternatus,
Aeollanthus ambustus,
Aeollanthus angolensis,
Aeollanthus angustifolius,
Aeollanthus breviflorus,
Aeollanthus buchnerianus,
Aeollanthus candelabrum,
Aeollanthus caudatus,
Aeollanthus cucullatus,
Aeollanthus densiflorus,
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides,
Aeollanthus engleri,
Aeollanthus fruticosus,
Aeollanthus holstii,
Aeollanthus homblei,
Aeollanthus lisowskii,
Aeollanthus lobatus,
Aeollanthus myrianthus,
Aeollanthus namibiensis,
Aeollanthus neglectus,
Aeollanthus paradoxus,
Aeollanthus parvifolius,
Aeollanthus petiolatus,
Aeollanthus pinnatifidus,
Aeollanthus plicatus,
Aeollanthus pubescens,
Aeollanthus rehmannii,
Aeollanthus repens,
Aeollanthus rivularis,
Aeollanthus saxatilis,
Aeollanthus sedoides,
Aeollanthus serpiculoides,
Aeollanthus stuhlmannii,
Aeollanthus suaveolens,
Aeollanthus subacaulis,
Aeollanthus subintegrus,
Aeollanthus trifidus,
Aeollanthus tuberosus,
Aeollanthus ukamensis,
Aeollanthus viscosus,
Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,