Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rubricaulis
ID:
1079618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 52 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078956

Common Names

  • Aciotis rubricaulis
  • Rubricaulis Aciotis
  • Red-stemmed Aciotis

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Description

Aciotis rubricaulis (also called Rubricaulis Aciotis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aciotis rubricaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aciotis rubricaulis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciotis rubricaulis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots have formed.

Where to Find Aciotis rubricaulis

Aciotis rubricaulis can be found in the tropical forests of 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-20300301: 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.