Uapaca ambanjensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambanjensis
ID:
329665
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 8: 256 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328997
Common Names
- Uapaca ambanjensis
- Ambanjensis Uapaca
- Uapaca Ambanjensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uapaca ambanjensis (also called Ambanja Uapaca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Uapaca ambanjensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uapaca ambanjensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uapaca ambanjensis is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Uapaca ambanjensis
Uapaca ambanjensis can be found in Madagascar.
Uapaca ambanjensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uapaca ambanjensis?
Uapaca ambanjensis
What is the common name of Uapaca ambanjensis?
Ambanja Uapaca
Where is Uapaca ambanjensis native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Uapaca genus
Uapaca acuminata, Uapaca ambanjensis, Uapaca amplifolia, Uapaca benguelensis, Uapaca bojeri, Uapaca densifolia, Uapaca ferruginea, Uapaca gossweileri, Uapaca guineensis, Uapaca heudelotii, Uapaca katentaniensis, Uapaca kibuatii, Uapaca kirkiana, Uapaca lissopyrena, Uapaca littoralis, Uapaca louvelii, Uapaca mole, Uapaca nitida, Uapaca pilosa, Uapaca pynaertii, Uapaca robynsii, Uapaca rufopilosa, Uapaca sansibarica, Uapaca staudtii, Uapaca thouarsii, Uapaca togoensis, Uapaca vanhouttei, Uapaca niangadoumae,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-209558: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.