Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
733914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ulbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 50: 91 (1908 publ. 1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733247



Common Names

  • Quararibea amazonica
  • Amazonian Quararibea
  • Amazonica Quararibea


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Description

Quararibea amazonica (also called Amazon Quararibea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks. It has a smooth, gray bark and its leaves are oval and pointed at the tip.

Uses & Benefits

Quararibea amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quararibea amazonica has a flower that is white with a yellow centre, and its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quararibea amazonica can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is not drought-tolerant and needs to be watered regularly. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Quararibea amazonica

Quararibea amazonica is native to the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Quararibea amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quararibea amazonica?

Quararibea amazonica

What is the common name of Quararibea amazonica?

Amazon Quararibea

Where is Quararibea amazonica found?

Brazil

Species in the Quararibea genus

Quararibea rangelii, Quararibea obovalifolia, Quararibea cryptantha, Quararibea cogolloi, Quararibea amazonica, Quararibea aristeguietae, Quararibea asterolepis, Quararibea asymmetrica, Quararibea aurantiocalyx, Quararibea bilobata, Quararibea bolivarii, Quararibea cacao, Quararibea chodatii, Quararibea ciroana, Quararibea costaricensis, Quararibea cruceto, Quararibea duckei, Quararibea floribunda, Quararibea foenigraeca, Quararibea funebris, Quararibea gentlei, Quararibea gigantiflora, Quararibea gomeziana, Quararibea grandifolia, Quararibea guianensis, Quararibea hirta, Quararibea huallagensis, Quararibea magnifica, Quararibea martini, Quararibea obliquifolia, Quararibea parviflora, Quararibea parvifolia, Quararibea pendula, Quararibea pendulifera, Quararibea platyphylla, Quararibea pterocalyx, Quararibea pumila, Quararibea santaritensis, Quararibea sclerophylla, Quararibea spatulata, Quararibea stenophylla, Quararibea steyermarkii, Quararibea turbinata, Quararibea velutina, Quararibea verticillaris, Quararibea wittii, Quararibea yunckeri, Quararibea lopezperaltae, Quararibea mayarum, Quararibea penduliflora,

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,

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