Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spruce ex Benth.) Huber
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 5: 427 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132720
Common Names
- Rhabdodendron
- Amazonicum
- Amazon Rhabdodendron
Description
Rhabdodendron amazonicum (also called Rhabdodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in open areas, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhabdodendron amazonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhabdodendron amazonicum is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Rhabdodendron amazonicum
Rhabdodendron amazonicum is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Species in the Rhabdodendron genus
Species in the Rhabdodendraceae family