Alniphyllum eberhardtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
527823
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 70: 885 (1923 publ. 1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527155
Common Names
- Eberhardt's Alniphyllum
- Eberhardt's Tree
- Eberhardt's Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alniphyllum eberhardtii (also called Eberhardt's Alniphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Amazon rainforest. It has long, thin stems with bright green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as near streams and in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alniphyllum eberhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alniphyllum eberhardtii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Alniphyllum eberhardtii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. The seedlings should be potted on when large enough to handle and planted out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Alniphyllum eberhardtii
Alniphyllum eberhardtii is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Alniphyllum eberhardtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alniphyllum eberhardtii?
Alniphyllum eberhardtii
What type of plant is Alniphyllum eberhardtii?
It is a shrub
Where is Alniphyllum eberhardtii found?
It is found in South Africa
Species in the Alniphyllum genus
Species in the Styracaceae family
Alniphyllum eberhardtii, Alniphyllum fortunei, Alniphyllum pterospermum, Bruinsmia polysperma, Bruinsmia styracoides, Changiostyrax dolichocarpus, Halesia carolina, Halesia diptera, Huodendron tibeticum, Huodendron biaristatum, Huodendron tomentosum, Huodendron parvifolium, Huodendron siamicum, Melliodendron xylocarpum, Parastyrax lacei, Pterostyrax corymbosus, Pterostyrax hispidus, Pterostyrax psilophyllus, Rehderodendron microcarpum, Rehderodendron kweichowense, Rehderodendron macrocarpum, Rehderodendron kwangtungense, Rehderodendron indochinense, Rehderodendron truongsonense, Rehderodendron burmanicum, Rehderodendron macrophyllum, Sinojackia xylocarpa, Sinojackia rehderiana, Sinojackia henryi, Sinojackia sarcocarpa, Sinojackia microcarpa, Sinojackia oblongicarpa, Sinojackia huangmeiensis, Styrax racemosus, Styrax Styrax, Styrax Valvatae, Perkinsiodendron macgregorii,
References
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.