Abolboda bella - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bella
ID:
337607
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 15 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336939
Common Names
- Abolboda bella
- Bella Abolboda
- Abolboda Bella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abolboda bella (also called Beautiful Abolboda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it grows in wet forests and savannas. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching up to 10 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Abolboda bella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Abolboda bella is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Abolboda bella can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Abolboda bella
Abolboda bella can be found in the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Abolboda bella FAQ
What is Abolboda bella?
Abolboda bella is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae.
Where is Abolboda bella found?
Abolboda bella is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Abolboda bella?
Abolboda bella is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
Species in the Abolboda genus
Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis,
Species in the Xyridaceae family
Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,
References
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:8-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.