Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane , Suppl.: 13 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957106
Common Names
- Amaioua Guianensis
- Guianensis Amaioua
- Guianensis Amaioua
Description
Amaioua guianensis (also called Guiana Amaioua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Amaioua guianensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an antiseptic, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It can be used as a natural insect repellent and is also used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amaioua guianensis is white, with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amaioua guianensis is a small tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Amaioua guianensis
Amaioua guianensis is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Species in the Amaioua genus
Amaioua brevidentata,
Amaioua contracta,
Amaioua guianensis,
Amaioua intermedia,
Amaioua magnicarpa,
Amaioua monteiroi,
Amaioua pedicellata,
Amaioua pilosa,
Amaioua glomerulata,
Amaioua macrosepala,
Amaioua longipedicellata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,