Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 2: t. 157 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518978
Common Names
- Acrotrema uniflorum
- Uniflorum Acrotrema
- Acrotrema
Synonyms
- Acrotrema uniflorum petiolare Thwaites [unknown]
Description
Acrotrema uniflorum (also called 'Mountain Button', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests and is characterized by its small, white flowers and leathery, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Acrotrema uniflorum is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for traditional ceremonies and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Acrotrema uniflorum var. bullatum (Thwaites) Hook.f. & Thomson
Acrotrema uniflorum var. sylvaticum (Thwaites) Hook.f. & Thomson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acrotrema uniflorum has small white flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acrotrema uniflorum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Acrotrema uniflorum
Acrotrema uniflorum is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Acrotrema uniflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrotrema uniflorum?
Acrotrema uniflorum
What is the common name of Acrotrema uniflorum?
Uniflorous Mountain Daisy
What type of plant is Acrotrema uniflorum?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Acrotrema genus
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Species in the Dilleniaceae family
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Curatella americana,
Davilla bahiana,
Davilla bilobata,
Davilla neei,
Davilla alata,
Davilla angustifolia,
Davilla aspera,
Davilla cearensis,
Davilla cuatrecasasii,
Davilla cuspidulata,
Davilla elliptica,
Davilla flexuosa,
Davilla glabrata,
Davilla glaziovii,
Davilla grandiflora,
Davilla kubitzkii,
Davilla kunthii,
Davilla lacunosa,
Davilla latifolia,
Davilla macrocarpa,
Davilla morii,
Davilla nitida,
Davilla papyracea,
Davilla pedicellaris,
Davilla rugosa,
Davilla sellowiana,
Davilla steyermarkii,
Davilla strigosa,
Davilla aymardii,
Davilla minutifolia,
Davilla sessilifolia,
Davilla lanosa,
Davilla hirsuticarpa,
Didesmandra aspera,
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,