Status:
valid
Authors:
Naudin
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 15: 51 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078711
Common Names
- Amphiblemma Cymosum
- Cymosum Amphiblemma
- Cymosum Amphiblemma
Description
Amphiblemma cymosum (also called Cymose Amphiblemma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amphiblemma cymosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant. The leaves are used to make tea and the berries are used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amphiblemma cymosum has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Amphiblemma cymosum
Amphiblemma cymosum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Amphiblemma genus
Amphiblemma mvensis,
Amphiblemma cymosum,
Amphiblemma ciliatum,
Amphiblemma cuneatum,
Amphiblemma gossweileri,
Amphiblemma hallei,
Amphiblemma heterophyllum,
Amphiblemma molle,
Amphiblemma setosum,
Amphiblemma soyauxii,
Amphiblemma mildbraedii,
Amphiblemma letouzeyi,
Amphiblemma monticola,
Amphiblemma lanceatum,
Amphiblemma amoenum,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,