Asteranthos brasiliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
774981
Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 6: 9 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774314
Common Names
- Asteranthos brasiliensis
- Brazilian Asteranthos
- Brasiliensis Asteranthos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Asteranthos brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Asteranthos, Brazilian Asteranthos Flower, or Brazilian Asteranthos Vine, among many other common names) is a climbing shrub with dark green leaves and purple flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Asteranthos brasiliensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asteranthos brasiliensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Asteranthos brasiliensis is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Asteranthos brasiliensis
Asteranthos brasiliensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Asteranthos brasiliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asteranthos brasiliensis?
Asteranthos brasiliensis
What is the family of Asteranthos brasiliensis?
Asteraceae
Where is Asteranthos brasiliensis native to?
Brazil
Species in the Asteranthos genus
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-312896: Based on the initial data import
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.