Azara (plant)
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Azara is a genus of eleven species of flowering plants in the family Salicaceae. They are native to temperate to subtropical regions of South America, from southern Brazil and Bolivia to southern Argentina and Chile.[1] They are most often found at woodland margins and lakesides.[2] Azara was formerly classed in the family Flacourtiaceae.
They are evergreen shrubs and small trees growing to 1–8 m tall. The leaves are alternate, or in some species they appear paired, are simple 1–9 cm long and 0.5–5 cm broad. The opposite-leaved appearance of some species is unusual in that one stipule is enlarged giving the appearance of opposite ["paired"] leaves. The flowers are small, yellow or greenish, strongly fragrant, with a 4-5-lobed calyx and no petals but conspicuous long, often brightly colored, stamens; flowering is in spring. The fruit is a red to black berry 3–10 mm diameter.
Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants in gardens. In temperate regions they require the shelter of a wall.[2]
List of species
Eleven species are currently accepted:[1]
- Azara alpina Poepp. & Endl.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Azara celastrina D.DonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Azara dentata Ruiz & Pav.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Azara integrifolia Ruiz & Pav.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – goldspire azara
- Azara intermedia GayScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Azara lanceolata Hook.f.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – lanceleaf azara
- Azara microphylla Hook.f.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – boxleaf azara, with fan-like branches and small dark, glossy leaves
- Azara petiolaris (D.Don) I.M.Johnst.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – holly azara, with smooth oval leaves
- Azara salicifolia Griseb.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Azara serrata Ruiz & Pav.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Azara uruguayensis (Speg.) SleumerScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
References
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External links
- Tree Selection Guide: Azara
- Pictures and information of A. dentata, A. microphylla and A. petiolaris