Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
ahia
ID:
256254

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Vég. Ut. Afr. Trop. Franç. 5: 244 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255586



Common Names

  • Ahia Omphalocarpum
  • Omphalocarpum ahia
  • Ahia's Omphalocarpum


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Description

Omphalocarpum ahia (also called 'Ahia Omphalocarpum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia and grows in humid, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalocarpum ahia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalocarpum ahia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalocarpum ahia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 14 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Omphalocarpum ahia

Omphalocarpum ahia can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.

Omphalocarpum ahia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalocarpum ahia?

Omphalocarpum ahia

What is the family of Omphalocarpum ahia?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Omphalocarpum ahia?

Ahia

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