Amphimas — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Amphimas recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Amphimas ferrugineus
Amphimas ferrugineus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Medicinal
Amphimas pterocarpoides
Amphimas pterocarpoides
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of tropical forests, growing best in areas of high rainfall. Requires a sunny position. Seedlings tolerate some shade, but saplings require more light for proper growth, developing straight and unbranched stems until they are at least 70 cm tall.
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