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Amyris madrensis
Amyris madrensis S. Watson
Mountain Torchwood, Shrub Amyris
Rutaceae (Rue Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMMA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 10 feet tall, often shorter.
Fruit: Small, reddish-brown.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: South Texas to Northern Mexico Well drained Sandy Loamy or Clay Soils
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Heat Tolerant: yes
Conditions Comments: Only Fresh Seed will Germinate. Grows Very Slowly ( 1yr.~ 12-18" ) Very Susceptible to Damping -off fungi in the Seedling Stage.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 1 - Texas Native Shrubs (2002) Texas A&M University Agriculture Program and Leslie Finical, Dallas Arboretum
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amyris madrensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amyris madrensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amyris madrensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-13Research By: NPC