Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
1079622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 94 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078960

Common Names

  • Acisanthera boliviensis
  • Boliviensis Acisanthera
  • Bolivian Acisanthera

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Description

Acisanthera boliviensis (also called Bolivian Acisanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in dry forests and savannas, at altitudes of up to 2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Acisanthera boliviensis 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

Acisanthera boliviensis 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

Acisanthera boliviensis 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 Acisanthera boliviensis

Acisanthera boliviensis can be found in the tropical forests of Bolivia.

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-20300306: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.