Atalaya brevialata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevialata
ID:
1322589
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowie & Wightman
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 22: 364 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335043
Common Names
- Atalaya brevialata
- Short-Bristled Atalaya
- Short-Bristled Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Atalaya brevialata (also called Short-Leaf Atalaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Atalaya brevialata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalaya brevialata is a small, greenish-white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Atalaya brevialata: Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted.
Where to Find Atalaya brevialata
Atalaya brevialata is native to Bolivia.
Atalaya brevialata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalaya brevialata?
Atalaya brevialata
What is the common name of Atalaya brevialata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Atalaya brevialata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Atalaya genus
Atalaya angustifolia, Atalaya australiana, Atalaya calcicola, Atalaya capensis, Atalaya collina, Atalaya hemiglauca, Atalaya multiflora, Atalaya natalensis, Atalaya oligoclada, Atalaya papuana, Atalaya rigida, Atalaya salicifolia, Atalaya sericopetala, Atalaya variifolia, Atalaya alata, Atalaya brevialata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Ian Donald Cowie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowie' in the authors string.
Glenn M. Wightman (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wightman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125527-1: Based on the initial data import