Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 463 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555374
Common Names
- Atalaya multiflora
- Many-flowered Atalaya
- Atalaya
Synonyms
- Pseudatalaya multiflora Baill. [unknown]
Description
Atalaya multiflora (also called Many-flowered-atalaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Atalaya multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalaya multiflora is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atalaya multiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Atalaya multiflora
Atalaya multiflora can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Atalaya multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalaya multiflora?
Atalaya multiflora
What is the common name of Atalaya multiflora?
Many-flowered Atalaya
What is the natural habitat of Atalaya multiflora?
Tropical 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