Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 19(13): 5 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336930
Common Names
- Abolboda abbreviata
- Abbreviata Abolboda
- Abbreviata's Abolboda
Description
Abolboda abbreviata (also called Abbreviated Abolboda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in wet forests and savannas. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching up to 10 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Abolboda abbreviata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Abolboda abbreviata is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abolboda abbreviata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Abolboda abbreviata
Abolboda abbreviata can be found in the Himalayas.
Abolboda abbreviata FAQ
What is Abolboda abbreviata?
Abolboda abbreviata is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae.
Where is Abolboda abbreviata found?
Abolboda abbreviata is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Abolboda abbreviata?
Abolboda abbreviata is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
Species in the Abolboda genus
Abolboda abbreviata,
Abolboda acaulis,
Abolboda acicularis,
Abolboda americana,
Abolboda bella,
Abolboda ciliata,
Abolboda dunstervillei,
Abolboda ebracteata,
Abolboda egleri,
Abolboda glomerata,
Abolboda grandis,
Abolboda killipii,
Abolboda linearifolia,
Abolboda macrostachya,
Abolboda neblinae,
Abolboda paniculata,
Abolboda poarchon,
Abolboda pulchella,
Abolboda scabrida,
Abolboda sprucei,
Abolboda uniflora,
Abolboda granularis,
Species in the Xyridaceae family
Abolboda abbreviata,
Abolboda acaulis,
Abolboda acicularis,
Abolboda americana,
Abolboda bella,
Abolboda ciliata,
Abolboda dunstervillei,
Abolboda ebracteata,
Abolboda egleri,
Abolboda glomerata,
Abolboda grandis,
Abolboda killipii,
Abolboda linearifolia,
Abolboda macrostachya,
Abolboda neblinae,
Abolboda paniculata,
Abolboda poarchon,
Abolboda pulchella,
Abolboda scabrida,
Abolboda sprucei,
Abolboda uniflora,
Abolboda granularis,
Achlyphila disticha,
Aratitiyopea lopezii,
Orectanthe ptaritepuiana,
Orectanthe sceptrum,
Xyris aberdarica,
Xyris acrophila,
Xyris affinis,
Xyris albescens,
Xyris almae,
Xyris ambigua,
Xyris amorimii,
Xyris anceps,
Xyris andina,
Xyris angularis,
Xyris angustifolia,
Xyris anisophylla,
Xyris apureana,
Xyris aquatica,
Xyris aracamunae,
Xyris arachnoidea,
Xyris araracuarae,
Xyris archeri,
Xyris aristata,
Xyris asperula,
Xyris asterotricha,
Xyris atrata,
Xyris atriceps,
Xyris atrovirida,