Abatia americana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
916622
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gardner) Eichler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 13(1): 510. 1871
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915957
Common Names
- Abatia americana
- Abatia
- Americana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abatia americana (also called 'American Abatia', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico. It has a smooth, grey trunk and small, glossy green leaves. It is found in lowland rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Abatia americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Abatia americana are small, yellow-green and monoecious. The seed is a small, dark brown cone with a diameter of about 5 mm. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abatia americana is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils, and is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Abatia americana
Abatia americana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Abatia genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4609415: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.