Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fleckii
ID:
559276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Launert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 2: 360 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558608

Common Names

  • Acrotome fleckii
  • Fleckii Acrotome
  • Acrotome Fleckii

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Description

Acrotome fleckii (also called Fleck's Acrotome, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acrotome fleckii is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrotome fleckii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrotome fleckii is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.

Where to Find Acrotome fleckii

Acrotome fleckii is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Acrotome fleckii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrotome fleckii?

Acrotome fleckii

What is the common name of Acrotome fleckii?

Fleck's Acrotome

What is the natural habitat of Acrotome fleckii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668: Based on the initial data import
Georg Oskar Edmund Launert (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Launert' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.