Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
337620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 14 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336952

Common Names

  • Abolboda glomerata
  • Glomerata Abolboda
  • Abolboda Glomerata

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Description

Abolboda glomerata (also called Clustered 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 glomerata 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

Abolboda glomerata has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Abolboda glomerata is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are well established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings taken from the tips of stems in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Abolboda glomerata

Abolboda glomerata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Abolboda glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abolboda glomerata?

Abolboda glomerata

What are the common names of Abolboda glomerata?

No common names are known for Abolboda glomerata

Where is Abolboda glomerata found?

Abolboda glomerata is found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Brazil

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:308728-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.