Amyris oblanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Pool
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8(1): 61. 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532684
Common Names
- Amyris oblanceolata
- Torchwood Oblanceolata
- Torchwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amyris oblanceolata (also called Torchwood, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized, evergreen tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a round crown and grows up to 10 m tall. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and tropical deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amyris oblanceolata is used as a source of essential oils, as a flavoring agent, and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amyris oblanceolata is a small, white or yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amyris oblanceolata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Amyris oblanceolata
Amyris oblanceolata is native to Central America and South America.
Amyris oblanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amyris oblanceolata?
Amyris oblanceolata
What type of plant is Amyris oblanceolata?
It is a shrub
Where is Amyris oblanceolata found?
It is found in Central and South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2635549: Based on the initial data import
Amy Pool (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pool' in the authors string.