Agonandra racemosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
525134
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 10: 506 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524466
Common Names
- Agonandra racemosa
- Racemose Agonandra
- Racemose Tree
- Racemose Leaf Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agonandra racemosa (also called Racemose Agonandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Agonandra racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agonandra racemosa are yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Agonandra racemosa is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Agonandra racemosa
Agonandra racemosa can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Agonandra racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agonandra racemosa?
Agonandra racemosa
What is the common name of Agonandra racemosa?
Racemose Agonandra
What is the natural habitat of Agonandra racemosa?
It is native to South America
Species in the Agonandra genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626674: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.