Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
amazonica
ID:
1084499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 395 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083837

Common Names

  • Sciadotenia amazonica
  • Amazonica
  • Sciadotenia

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Description

Sciadotenia amazonica (also called Amazon Sciadotenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and grows in humid forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Sciadotenia amazonica is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sciadotenia amazonica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Sciadotenia amazonica

Sciadotenia amazonica can be found in the Amazon Basin.

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