Status:
valid
Authors:
(Claverie) Thulin & Razafim.
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 318 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043882
Common Names
- Arboa integrifolia
- Integrifolia Arboa
- Integrifolia Tree
Description
Arboa integrifolia (also called Smooth-leaved Arboa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a small, shrubby plant with a short, erect stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to North America and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arboa integrifolia is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arboa integrifolia has small, yellow-green flowers, with the seed capsules being brown and oval-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arboa integrifolia is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Arboa integrifolia
Arboa integrifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Arboa genus
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis,
Adenia litoralis,
Adenia mcdadeana,
Adenia metamorpha,
Adenia stylosa,
Adenia aculeata,
Adenia acuta,
Adenia adenifera,
Adenia antongilliana,
Adenia ballyi,
Adenia banaensis,
Adenia bequaertii,
Adenia boivinii,
Adenia cardiophylla,
Adenia cissampeloides,
Adenia cladosepala,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia crassa,
Adenia cynanchifolia,
Adenia densiflora,
Adenia digitata,
Adenia dinklagei,
Adenia dolichosiphon,
Adenia ecirrosa,
Adenia elegans,
Adenia ellenbeckii,
Adenia epigea,
Adenia erecta,
Adenia fasciculata,
Adenia fernandesiana,
Adenia firingalavensis,
Adenia fruticosa,
Adenia gedoensis,
Adenia glauca,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia goetzei,
Adenia gracilis,
Adenia guineensis,
Adenia gummifera,
Adenia hastata,
Adenia heterophylla,
Adenia hondala,
Adenia huillensis,
Adenia inermis,
Adenia isaloensis,
Adenia karibaensis,
Adenia keramanthus,
Adenia kinabaluensis,
References
Pascal Claverie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Claverie' in the authors string.