Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
bolivianum
ID:
538879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff & Moldenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 5: 234 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538211



Common Names

  • Anomospermum bolivianum
  • Bolivianum Anomospermum
  • Bolivianum Anomospermum Bush


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Description

Anomospermum bolivianum (also called Bolivian anomospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anomospermum bolivianum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anomospermum bolivianum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anomospermum bolivianum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Where to Find Anomospermum bolivianum

Anomospermum bolivianum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anomospermum bolivianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anomospermum bolivianum?

Anomospermum bolivianum

What is the common name of Anomospermum bolivianum?

Bolivianum

What is the natural habitat of Anomospermum bolivianum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2641295: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.