Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amazonica
ID:
334528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. & Warsz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 97 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333860



Common Names

  • Warczewiczella amazonica
  • Amazon Warczewiczella
  • Amazonica Warczewiczella


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Synonyms

  • Warczewiczella lindenii (Rolfe) auct. [deprecated]
  • Zygopetalum amazonicum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum lindenii Rolfe [illegitimate]
  • Chondrorhyncha amazonica (Rchb.f. & sine ref.) A.D.Hawkes [unknown]
  • Cochleanthes amazonica (Rchb.f. & Warsz.) R.E.Schult. & Garay [unknown]
  • Warscewiczella amazonica Rchb.f. & Warsz. [unknown]

Description

Warczewiczella amazonica (also called Amazon Warczewiczella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Warczewiczella amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Warczewiczella amazonica has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Warczewiczella amazonica is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Warczewiczella amazonica

Warczewiczella amazonica is native to Central and South America.

Warczewiczella amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Warczewiczella amazonica?

Warczewiczella amazonica

What is the family of Warczewiczella amazonica?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Warczewiczella amazonica?

Amazonian Palm

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214208: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.