Abolboda egleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
egleri
ID:
337616
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 73: 258 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336948
Common Names
- Abolboda egleri
- Egleri Abolboda
- Abolboda Egleri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abolboda egleri (also called Egler's 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 egleri 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abolboda egleri var. egleriAbolboda egleri var. brevifolia Maguire
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abolboda egleri has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Abolboda egleri 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 egleri
Abolboda egleri can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Abolboda egleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abolboda egleri?
Abolboda egleri
What are the common names of Abolboda egleri?
No common names are known for Abolboda egleri
Where is Abolboda egleri found?
Abolboda egleri is found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Brazil
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
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.