Algrizea minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sobral, Faria & Proença
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 1 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921237
Common Names
- Algrizea minor
- Minor Algrizea
- Algrizea Minor
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Algrizea minor (also called Algrizea minor, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Algrizea minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Algrizea minor has small, white flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with white spots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Algrizea minor is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy, and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Algrizea minor
Algrizea minor can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Algrizea genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466802: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.
Jair Eustáquio Quintino de Faria Júnior (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faria' in the authors string.