Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
inundata
ID:
534128

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & R.B.Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 24: 506 (1999 publ. 2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533460

Common Names

  • Inundated Anaxagorea
  • Anaxagorea inundata
  • Inundated Anaxagorea Tree

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Description

Anaxagorea inundata (also called Flooded Anaxagorea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, swamps, and disturbed areas. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anaxagorea inundata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anaxagorea inundata are white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaxagorea inundata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anaxagorea inundata

Anaxagorea inundata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Anaxagorea inundata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaxagorea inundata?

Anaxagorea inundata

What are the common names of Anaxagorea inundata?

Inundated Anaxagorea

What is the habitat of Anaxagorea inundata?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Regis B. Miller (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reg.B.Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319295-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.