Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
circaeoides
ID:
1249227

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. & Schrank ex DC.) Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 5: 211 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248565

Common Names

  • Circaeoides Aciotis
  • Circaeoides Aciotis Vine
  • Circaeoides Aciotis Plant

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Description

Aciotis circaeoides (also called Circaeoides Aciotis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in dry and wet areas, such as grasslands, forests and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aciotis circaeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aciotis circaeoides has white or yellowish-white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciotis circaeoides is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Aciotis circaeoides

Aciotis circaeoides is native to Brazil.

Aciotis circaeoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aciotis circaeoides?

Aciotis circaeoides

What type of plant is Aciotis circaeoides?

Aciotis circaeoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.

Where is Aciotis circaeoides found?

Aciotis circaeoides is found in South America.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50146690: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.