Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
paraguayensis
ID:
1082751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(4): 596 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082089

Common Names

  • Acisanthera paraguayensis
  • Paraguayensis Acisanthera
  • Acisanthera Paraguayensis

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Description

Acisanthera paraguayensis (also called 'Pau-de-espinho-vermelho' and 'Café-de-espinho-vermelho', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, and is found in moist forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Acisanthera paraguayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acisanthera paraguayensis is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acisanthera paraguayensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Acisanthera paraguayensis

Acisanthera paraguayensis is native to the tropical forests of Paraguay.

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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