Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
921799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 30 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921134

Common Names

  • Azara alpina
  • Alpine Azara
  • Alpina Azara

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Description

Azara alpina (also called 'Flamingo Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Azara alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves can be used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Azara alpina has small white flowers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azara alpina is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Azara alpina

Azara alpina is native to Chile and is found in moist forests.

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-4667310: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.