Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 64 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000532699
Common Names
- Many-branched Amyris
- Many-branched Torchwood
- Many-branched Sandalwood
Description
Amyris polymorpha (also called 'Variable Amyris', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in tropical and subtropical Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, fern-like leaves and small, white flowers. This species is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Amyris polymorpha is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amyris polymorpha is a small, white or yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amyris polymorpha 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 Amyris polymorpha
Amyris polymorpha is native to Central America and South America.
Amyris polymorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amyris polymorpha?
Amyris polymorpha
What is the common name of Amyris polymorpha?
Many-shaped Amyris
What is the distribution of Amyris polymorpha?
Eastern Australia
Species in the Amyris genus
Amyris cubensis,
Amyris abeggii,
Amyris apiculata,
Amyris attenuata,
Amyris balsamifera,
Amyris barbata,
Amyris brachybotrys,
Amyris brenesii,
Amyris carterae,
Amyris chiapensis,
Amyris conzattii,
Amyris cordata,
Amyris crebrinervis,
Amyris diatrypa,
Amyris elemifera,
Amyris filipes,
Amyris granulata,
Amyris guatemalensis,
Amyris guianensis,
Amyris humboldtii,
Amyris ignea,
Amyris intermedia,
Amyris lineata,
Amyris lurida,
Amyris macrocarpa,
Amyris madrensis,
Amyris magnifolia,
Amyris marshii,
Amyris metopioides,
Amyris mexicana,
Amyris monophylla,
Amyris multijuga,
Amyris oblanceolata,
Amyris pernambucensis,
Amyris phlebotaenioides,
Amyris pinnata,
Amyris plumieri,
Amyris polymorpha,
Amyris polyneura,
Amyris pungens,
Amyris purpusii,
Amyris rekoi,
Amyris rhomboidea,
Amyris robinsonii,
Amyris sandemanii,
Amyris staminosa,
Amyris stromatophylla,
Amyris terebinthifolia,
Amyris texana,
Amyris thyrsiflora,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,