Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
alata
ID:
1269237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 225 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268575

Common Names

  • Acisanthera Alata
  • Winged Acisanthera
  • Winged Acisanthera

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Description

Acisanthera alata (also called Winged Acisanthera, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acisanthera alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acisanthera alata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acisanthera alata 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 and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Acisanthera alata

Acisanthera alata is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, shady areas. It can be found in the wild or purchased from nurseries.

Acisanthera alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acisanthera alata?

Acisanthera alata

What is the family of Acisanthera alata?

Apocynaceae

What is the natural habitat of Acisanthera alata?

Dry forests and scrublands

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,

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