Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
927327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Wright ex Griseb.) J.E.Gut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 4(1): 13. 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926662



Common Names

  • Samyda ramosissima
  • Ramosissima Samyda
  • Ramosissima Orchid


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Description

Samyda ramosissima (also called Ramose Samyda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. The leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Samyda ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Samyda ramosissima has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Samyda ramosissima can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Samyda ramosissima

Samyda ramosissima can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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-4869343: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
Jorge E. Gutiérrez Amaro (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Gut.' in the authors string.