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P.E.Sánchez
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Common Names
- Amyris monofoliaris
- Monofoliaris Amyris
- Monofoliaris Torchwood
Description
Amyris monofoliaris (also called Single-leaf Amyris, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers native to Mexico. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Amyris monofoliaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amyris monofoliaris has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The fruit is a small, yellow-orange berry with a single seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amyris monofoliaris is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Amyris monofoliaris
Amyris monofoliaris can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Amyris monofoliaris FAQ
What type of plant is Amyris monofoliaris?
Amyris monofoliaris is a shrub.
Where does Amyris monofoliaris grow?
Amyris monofoliaris grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
What are the flowers of Amyris monofoliaris like?
The flowers of Amyris monofoliaris are white or pink and have five petals.
Species in the Amyris genus
Amyris cubensis,
Amyris abeggii,
Amyris apiculata,
Amyris attenuata,
Amyris balsamifera,
Amyris barbata,
Amyris brachybotrys,
Amyris brenesii,
Amyris carterae,
Amyris chiapensis,
Amyris conzattii,
Amyris cordata,
Amyris crebrinervis,
Amyris diatrypa,
Amyris elemifera,
Amyris filipes,
Amyris granulata,
Amyris guatemalensis,
Amyris guianensis,
Amyris humboldtii,
Amyris ignea,
Amyris intermedia,
Amyris lineata,
Amyris lurida,
Amyris macrocarpa,
Amyris madrensis,
Amyris magnifolia,
Amyris marshii,
Amyris metopioides,
Amyris mexicana,
Amyris monophylla,
Amyris multijuga,
Amyris oblanceolata,
Amyris pernambucensis,
Amyris phlebotaenioides,
Amyris pinnata,
Amyris plumieri,
Amyris polymorpha,
Amyris polyneura,
Amyris pungens,
Amyris purpusii,
Amyris rekoi,
Amyris rhomboidea,
Amyris robinsonii,
Amyris sandemanii,
Amyris staminosa,
Amyris stromatophylla,
Amyris terebinthifolia,
Amyris texana,
Amyris thyrsiflora,
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,