Vantanea bahiaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiaensis
ID:
1252361
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 68: 263 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251699
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Vantanea bahiaensis (also called Bahiaensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 2 meters in height with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical wet and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vantanea bahiaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vantanea bahiaensis is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vantanea bahiaensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of light frosts. Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Vantanea bahiaensis
Vantanea bahiaensis is native to Bahia, Brazil.
Vantanea bahiaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vantanea bahiaensis?
Vantanea bahiaensis
What is the family of Vantanea bahiaensis?
Fabaceae
Where is Vantanea bahiaensis found?
Brazil
Species in the Vantanea genus
Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata, Vantanea paraensis, Vantanea peruviana, Vantanea occidentalis, Vantanea depleta, Vantanea barbourii, Vantanea spichigeri, Vantanea celativenia, Vantanea magdalenensis, Vantanea micrantha, Vantanea tuberculata, Vantanea compacta, Vantanea bahiaensis, Vantanea morii, Vantanea ovicarpa, Vantanea deniseae, Vantanea maculicarpa,
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50162297: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.