Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pohl ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 10 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318348
Common Names
- Cantinoa dubia
- Dubia
- Cantinoa
Description
Cantinoa dubia (also called Dubious cantinoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest vegetation of the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. It is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cantinoa dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its showy flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cantinoa dubia has small, yellow flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cantinoa dubia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Cantinoa dubia
Cantinoa dubia can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Cantinoa dubia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cantinoa dubia?
Cantinoa dubia
What is the family of Cantinoa dubia?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Cantinoa dubia?
Dubia Cantinoa
Species in the Cantinoa genus
Cantinoa indivisa,
Cantinoa macrotera,
Cantinoa multiseta,
Cantinoa muricata,
Cantinoa nanuzae,
Cantinoa plectranthoides,
Cantinoa propinqua,
Cantinoa racemulosa,
Cantinoa rubicunda,
Cantinoa similis,
Cantinoa subrotunda,
Cantinoa villicaulis,
Cantinoa violacea,
Cantinoa dubia,
Cantinoa erythrostachys,
Cantinoa heterodon,
Cantinoa impar,
Cantinoa americana,
Cantinoa althaeifolia,
Cantinoa carpinifolia,
Cantinoa colombiana,
Cantinoa duplicatodentata,
Cantinoa mutabilis,
Cantinoa obvallata,
Cantinoa pinetorum,
Cantinoa stricta,
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,