Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
532005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nied.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 179 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531337



Common Names

  • Amorimia amazonica
  • Amazonian Amorimia
  • Amazonian Water Milfoil


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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia amazonica Nied. [unknown]

Description

Amorimia amazonica (also called 'Amazonian Amorimia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a single flower. It is found growing on trees in humid forests and is adapted to the warm and wet climate of the tropics.

Uses & Benefits

Amorimia amazonica is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardening for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amorimia amazonica has small, yellow flowers with a single style and three stamens. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have two to three leaves that are linear in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorimia amazonica is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Amorimia amazonica

Amorimia amazonica is found in tropical regions of South America.

Amorimia amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amorimia amazonica?

Amorimia amazonica

What is the common name of Amorimia amazonica?

Amazon Amorimia

Where is Amorimia amazonica found?

South America

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2634106: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.