Uapaca amplifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplifolia
ID:
329666
Status:
valid
Authors:
Denis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Bull. Mens. 1: 224 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328998
Common Names
- Uapaca amplifolia
- Amplifolia Uapaca
- Uapaca Amplifolia
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- Uapaca rivularis Denis [unknown]
Description
Uapaca amplifolia (also called Large-Leaved 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 amplifolia 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 amplifolia 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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Uapaca amplifolia 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 amplifolia
Uapaca amplifolia can be found in tropical Africa.
Uapaca amplifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uapaca amplifolia?
Uapaca amplifolia
What is the common name of Uapaca amplifolia?
Amplify Uapaca
Where is Uapaca amplifolia native to?
Africa
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-209559: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Denis (1897-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Denis' in the authors string.