Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Grant, Maas & Struwe
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 31 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278947
Common Names
- Yanomamua araca
- Araca Yanomamua
- Araca Tree
Description
Yanomamua araca (also called Yanomamua, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Yanomamua araca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Yanomamua araca has small white flowers that are clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yanomamua araca is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Yanomamua araca
Yanomamua araca is native to the Araca region of Brazil and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.
Yanomamua araca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yanomamua araca?
Yanomamua araca
What is the common name of Yanomamua araca?
Araca yanomamua
What type of plant is Yanomamua araca?
Tree
Species in the Yanomamua genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,