Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1409246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(van der Werff) Rohwer

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(5): 1099. 2017 [24 Oct 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421711



Common Names

  • Elegans Aiouea
  • Aiouea Elegans
  • Elegant False Holly


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Description

Aiouea elegans (also called Elegant Aiouea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a few small leaves. The flowers are white and have a long, curved lower lip. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Aiouea elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aiouea elegans has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiouea elegans is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Aiouea elegans

Aiouea elegans can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Aiouea elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aiouea elegans?

Aiouea elegans

What is the natural habitat of Aiouea elegans?

It is native to South America.

What is the flowering season of Aiouea elegans?

It flowers in late spring to early summer.

Species in the Aiouea genus

Aiouea acarodomatifera, Aiouea angulata, Aiouea benthamiana, Aiouea bracteata, Aiouea dubia, Aiouea grandifolia, Aiouea guianensis, Aiouea impressa, Aiouea laevis, Aiouea lehmannii, Aiouea longipetiolata, Aiouea macedoana, Aiouea maguireana, Aiouea myristicoides, Aiouea obscura, Aiouea opaca, Aiouea piauhyensis, Aiouea saligna, Aiouea tomentella, Aiouea trinervis, Aiouea pittieri, Aiouea salicifolia, Aiouea taubertiana, Aiouea padiformis, Aiouea palaciosii, Aiouea subsessilis, Aiouea tetragona, Aiouea tomentosa, Aiouea tonduzii, Aiouea haussknechtii, Aiouea glaziovii, Aiouea grisebachii, Aiouea lanigera, Aiouea longipes, Aiouea maya, Aiouea amoena, Aiouea montana, Aiouea amplexicaulis, Aiouea areolata, Aiouea pachypoda, Aiouea neurophylla, Aiouea heteranthera, Aiouea kruseana, Aiouea hatschbachii, Aiouea erythropus, Aiouea floccosa, Aiouea brenesii, Aiouea chiapensis, Aiouea cinnamomoidea, Aiouea effusa,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.