Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atabapoensis
ID:
947929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubrév.) T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 627 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947267



Common Names

  • Atabapoensis Palm
  • Atabapoensis Ecclinusa
  • Ecclinusa Atabapoensis


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Description

Ecclinusa atabapoensis (also called Atabapo Ecclinusa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ecclinusa atabapoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak, hedge, and shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ecclinusa atabapoensis is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ecclinusa atabapoensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ecclinusa atabapoensis

Ecclinusa atabapoensis is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65647: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.