Amasonia campestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Torreya 34: 8 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959514
Common Names
- Amasonia campestris
- Campestris
- Amasonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amasonia campestris (also called Campestris Amasonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 10 m tall and has dark green, glossy leaves. The flowers are white or pinkish and the fruits are small, yellow berries. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amasonia campestris is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and in topiary.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amasonia campestris is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amasonia campestris is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate with indirect sunlight. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to promote growth. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Amasonia campestris
Amasonia campestris is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Species in the Amasonia genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7725: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.