Almeidea lilacina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil. & A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 10: 130 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527144
Common Names
- Lilac Almeidea
- Lilac-flowered Almeidea
- Lilac-petalled Almeidea
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- Almeidea macropetala Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
Description
Almeidea lilacina (also called Lilac Almeidea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Amazon rainforest. It has long, thin stems with bright lilac flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as near streams and in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Almeidea lilacina is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Almeidea lilacina has small, lilac flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Almeidea lilacina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. The seedlings should be potted on when large enough to handle and planted out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Almeidea lilacina
Almeidea lilacina is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Almeidea lilacina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Almeidea lilacina?
Almeidea lilacina
What type of plant is Almeidea lilacina?
A shrub
Where is Almeidea lilacina native to?
Brazil
Species in the Almeidea genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629794: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.