Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1304787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) R.F.Almeida

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 284: 13 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317241



Common Names

  • Amorimia coriacea
  • Coriacea Amorimia
  • Coriacea Amorimia Plant


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Description

Amorimia coriacea (also called Coriacea amorimia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves, and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amorimia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Amorimia coriacea has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amorimia coriacea is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering can be done in the spring or summer by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until roots form, then it can be cut off and planted in a pot.

Where to Find Amorimia coriacea

Amorimia coriacea is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Amorimia coriacea FAQ

What is the common name of Amorimia coriacea?

Coriaceous Amorimia

What is the optimal climate for Amorimia coriacea?

Tropical and subtropical climates

What is the optimal soil type for Amorimia coriacea?

Well-drained, fertile soil

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Rafael Felipe De Almeida: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.F.Almeida' in the authors string.