Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) M.P.Nayar
Source:
ipni
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 57(2): 56 (Feb. 1982); (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162541
Common Names
- Anerincleistus Hispidissimus
- Hairy Anerincleistus
- Hairy Anerincleistus Plant
Synonyms
- Blastus hispidissimus Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Anerincleistus hispidissimus (also called Hispid Anerincleistus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anerincleistus hispidissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anerincleistus hispidissimus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anerincleistus hispidissimus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.
Where to Find Anerincleistus hispidissimus
Anerincleistus hispidissimus can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Anerincleistus hispidissimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anerincleistus hispidissimus?
Anerincleistus hispidissimus
What is the common name of Anerincleistus hispidissimus?
Hispidissimus Fern
Where does Anerincleistus hispidissimus grow?
Anerincleistus hispidissimus is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Anerincleistus genus
Anerincleistus acuminatissimus,
Anerincleistus curtisii,
Anerincleistus dispar,
Anerincleistus floribundus,
Anerincleistus fruticosus,
Anerincleistus grandiflorus,
Anerincleistus griffithii,
Anerincleistus hirsutus,
Anerincleistus macranthus,
Anerincleistus macrophyllus,
Anerincleistus pauciflorus,
Anerincleistus pedunculatus,
Anerincleistus philippinensis,
Anerincleistus pulchra,
Anerincleistus setulosus,
Anerincleistus barbatus,
Anerincleistus fasciculatus,
Anerincleistus bracteatus,
Anerincleistus bullatus,
Anerincleistus cornutus,
Anerincleistus cyathocalyx,
Anerincleistus echinatus,
Anerincleistus hispidissimus,
Anerincleistus angustifolius,
Anerincleistus phyllagathoides,
Anerincleistus purpureus,
Anerincleistus quintuplinervis,
Anerincleistus rupicola,
Anerincleistus sertuliferum,
Anerincleistus setosus,
Anerincleistus stipularis,
Anerincleistus monticola,
Anerincleistus glomeratus,
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,