Abolboda ciliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
337611
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Wurdack
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 17 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336943
Common Names
- Abolboda ciliata
- Ciliata Abolboda
- Abolboda Ciliata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abolboda ciliata (also called Ciliate 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 ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Abolboda ciliata is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Cultivation and propagation of Abolboda ciliata is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are well established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings taken from the tips of stems in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Abolboda ciliata
Abolboda ciliata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Abolboda ciliata FAQ
What are the common names of Abolboda ciliata?
The common names of Abolboda ciliata are Ciliate Abolboda and Ciliate Wax Plant.
What type of soil does Abolboda ciliata prefer?
Abolboda ciliata prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
What is the temperature range for Abolboda ciliata?
Abolboda ciliata prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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,
References
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:11-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.