Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limae
ID:
527813

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Silva

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 362 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527145



Common Names

  • Lima Almeidea
  • Lima-flowered Almeidea
  • Lima-petalled Almeidea


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Description

Almeidea limae (also called Lime Almeidea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Amazon rainforest. It has long, thin stems with bright lime green flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as near streams and in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Almeidea limae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Almeidea limae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Almeidea limae 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 limae

Almeidea limae is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Almeidea limae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Almeidea limae?

Almeidea limae

What type of plant is Almeidea limae?

A shrub

Where is Almeidea limae 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