Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
amara
ID:
492807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 860 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492139



Common Names

  • Amara Simarouba
  • Simarouba amara
  • Amara Simarouba


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Synonyms

  • Pistacia americana Mill. [unknown]
  • Zwingera amara Willd. [unknown]
  • Simarouba amara opaca Engl. [unknown]
  • Simarouba amara puberula Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Quassia alatifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Quassia dioica O.Berg [unknown]
  • Quassia officinalis Rich. [unknown]
  • Quassia simaruba L.f. [unknown]
  • Quassia simarouba W.Wright [unknown]
  • Simarouba opaca Radlk. ex F.Boas [unknown]

Description

Simarouba amara (also called Bitter Simarouba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Simarouba amara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in revegetation projects. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Simarouba amara is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simarouba amara is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year. It can also be propagated by layering or division.

Where to Find Simarouba amara

Simarouba amara can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Simarouba amara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simarouba amara?

Simarouba amara

What is the common name of Simarouba amara?

Paradise Tree

What is the natural habitat of Simarouba amara?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,