Petiveria alliacea ANAMU (5 seeds)

Petiveria alliacea, also known as Arada, mapurite, or Anamu, is an exotic shrub belonging to the Phytolaccaceae family. It originates from the Amazonian equatorial rainforest in Brazil and Peru. Its flowers are very small and white in colour.

It is also called Mucura or Guiné in the Amazonian region of Peru. Anamu seeds are long, grey, arrow-shaped, and equipped with small hooks.

Properties:

A Centerpiece for Ethnobotany Collectors:

Anamu is a fascinating species for any botany enthusiast seeking rare and history-steeped species. This original perennial stands out for its foliage which, once crushed, releases a powerful garlic scent—a unique olfactory signature that surprises and passionates lovers of plant curiosities.

Heritage and Traditions of Latin America:

Within Caribbean and Amazonian cultures, this plant occupies a prime place in local folklore and traditional herbalism, where it has been studied for generations as a major witness to ancient plant uses.

Versatile Cultivation and Pot Adaptation:

Anamu is not limited to tropical environments; its robustness also allows for a very successful pot cultivation to decorate terraces in summer or winter gardens.
This flexibility makes it an ideal species for structuring themed spaces, offering an aesthetic and original presence to discerning horticulturists.

Germination and Sowing of Seeds:

• The best period to sow Anamu is from the end of May, when night temperatures are milder.
• Soak the seeds for 12 hours in lukewarm water.
• Sow them in a small pot of previously moistened compost, at a depth of 3 to 5 millimetres.
• Finally, place the pot in a greenhouse at a minimum temperature of 30°C.
• Germination will generally begin 4 to 6 weeks after sowing.