Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
1133382

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

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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.

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Where to Find Rhabdodendron amazonicum

Rhabdodendron amazonicum is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28100252: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.