Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
hedyotoidea
ID:
1278561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 33 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277899

Common Names

  • Acisanthera hedyotoidea
  • Hedyotoidea Acisanthera
  • Acisanthera

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Description

Acisanthera hedyotoidea (also called Hedyotis-like Acisanthera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acisanthera hedyotoidea is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, as it is known for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread quickly.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acisanthera hedyotoidea are yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acisanthera hedyotoidea is a hardy perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Acisanthera hedyotoidea

Acisanthera hedyotoidea is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical forests.

Acisanthera hedyotoidea FAQ

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Melastomataceae

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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