Ayenia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 3: 24 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557583
Common Names
- Ayenia microphylla
- Smallleaf Ayenia
- Smallleaf False-Mint
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ayenia microphylla (also called Small-Leaved Ayenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in dry and wet forests. It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Ayenia microphylla is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ayenia microphylla is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and thin with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ayenia microphylla is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ayenia microphylla
Ayenia microphylla can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.
Ayenia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ayenia microphylla?
Ayenia microphylla
What type of plant is Ayenia microphylla?
Shrub
Where is Ayenia microphylla native to?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Ayenia genus
Ayenia abutilifolia, Ayenia acalyphifolia, Ayenia acuminata, Ayenia aemulata, Ayenia aliculata, Ayenia angustifolia, Ayenia aprica, Ayenia ardua, Ayenia berlandieri, Ayenia blanchetiana, Ayenia boliviana, Ayenia cajalbanensis, Ayenia compacta, Ayenia conciliata, Ayenia cordifolia, Ayenia cordobensis, Ayenia cuatrecasae, Ayenia cubensis, Ayenia dentata, Ayenia donatica, Ayenia eliae, Ayenia erecta, Ayenia euphrasifolia, Ayenia fasciculata, Ayenia filiformis, Ayenia fruticosa, Ayenia glabra, Ayenia glabrescens, Ayenia hirta, Ayenia incallida, Ayenia insulicola, Ayenia jaliscana, Ayenia jussieui, Ayenia juzepczukii, Ayenia klugii, Ayenia krapovickasii, Ayenia laevigata, Ayenia latifolia, Ayenia limitaris, Ayenia lingulata, Ayenia luyensis, Ayenia magna, Ayenia mansfeldiana, Ayenia mastatalensis, Ayenia micrantha, Ayenia microphylla, Ayenia mirandae, Ayenia nervosa, Ayenia noblickii, Ayenia nummularia,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2666922: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.