Abolboda macrostachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostachya
ID:
337635
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. xxvi. no. 19, 15.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336967
Common Names
- Abolboda macrostachya
- Macrostachya Abolboda
- Abolboda Macrostachya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abolboda macrostachya (also called Large-Spike Abolboda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests and shrublands, at altitudes of 900–3200 m.
Uses & Benefits
Abolboda macrostachya 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 macrostachya var. macrostachyaAbolboda macrostachya var. robustior Steyerm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abolboda macrostachya 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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Cultivation and propagation of Abolboda macrostachya 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 macrostachya
Abolboda macrostachya can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Abolboda macrostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abolboda macrostachya?
Abolboda macrostachya
What are the common names of Abolboda macrostachya?
No common names are known for Abolboda macrostachya
Where is Abolboda macrostachya found?
Abolboda macrostachya 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
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:25-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.