Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
manausensis
ID:
537983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pires & W.A.Rodrigues

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 1(2): 8 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537315

Common Names

  • Anisophyllea manausensis
  • Manausensis Anisophyllea
  • Manaus Anisophyllea

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Description

Anisophyllea manausensis (also called Manaus Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub species of the Anisophylleaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anisophyllea manausensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisophyllea manausensis is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisophyllea manausensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Anisophyllea manausensis

Anisophyllea manausensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anisophyllea manausensis FAQ

What is the common name of Anisophyllea manausensis?

Manaus Anisophyllea

What is the scientific name of Manaus Anisophyllea?

Anisophyllea manausensis

What is the habitat of Anisophyllea manausensis?

It is found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Species in the Anisophyllea genus

Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,

Species in the Anisophylleaceae family

Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,

References

João Murça Pires (1917-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pires' in the authors string.
William Antônio Rodrigues (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Rodrigues' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14083-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.