Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
1241441

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 51 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240779

Common Names

  • Marsh Aciotis
  • Marsh Plume
  • Marsh Plume Aciotis

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Uses & Benefits

Aciotis paludosa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aciotis paludosa has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have oval-shaped, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciotis paludosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Aciotis paludosa

Aciotis paludosa is native to South America and can be found in humid forests and wetlands in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Aciotis paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aciotis paludosa?

Aciotis paludosa

What is the common name of Aciotis paludosa?

Marsh Aciotis

What is the natural habitat of Aciotis paludosa?

Dry grassland, scrub and rocky places

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-50108925: 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.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.