Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
amazonensis
ID:
539565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rizzini

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 18-19: 224 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538897



Common Names

  • Antidaphne Amazonensis
  • Amazon Antidaphne
  • Amazon Club-Rush


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Description

Antidaphne amazonensis (also called Amazon Antidaphne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to tropical South America and is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas. The leaves are oblong and lanceolate with a leathery texture and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Antidaphne amazonensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidaphne amazonensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidaphne amazonensis is a perennial evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or early summer. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Antidaphne amazonensis

Antidaphne amazonensis is found in tropical regions of South America.

Antidaphne amazonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidaphne amazonensis?

Antidaphne amazonensis

What is the common name of Antidaphne amazonensis?

Amazonian Antidaphne

What is the natural habitat of Antidaphne amazonensis?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

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