Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
melastoma
ID:
1065478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp.) Wiehler

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 8 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064816

Common Names

  • Parakohleria Melastoma
  • Blackberry-Leaved Parakohleria
  • Blackberry-Leaved Parakohleria Plant

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Description

Parakohleria melastoma (also called 'Black-fruited Parakohleria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Parakohleria melastoma is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parakohleria melastoma is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a white root system.

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Where to Find Parakohleria melastoma

Parakohleria melastoma is native to Ecuador and can be found in the states of Azuay, Bolivar, and Loja. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14001185: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.