Amyris purpusii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Wilson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 37: 86 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532705
Common Names
- Purpus' Amyris
- Purpus' Torchwood
- Purpus' Sandalwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amyris purpusii (also called 'Purpus' Amyris', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in tropical and subtropical Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, fern-like leaves and small, white flowers. This species is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Amyris purpusii has been used as an insect repellent, for medicinal purposes, and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amyris purpusii 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 purpusii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright light.
Where to Find Amyris purpusii
Amyris purpusii can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Amyris purpusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amyris purpusii?
Amyris purpusii
What is the common name of Amyris purpusii?
Purpus's Amyris
What is the distribution of Amyris purpusii?
Eastern Australia
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-2635568: Based on the initial data import
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.