Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
monticola
ID:
1268313

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 316 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267651

Common Names

  • Anerincleistus monticola
  • Anerincleistus bracteata
  • Anerincleistus beccariana

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Description

Anerincleistus monticola (also called Monticola Anerincleistus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single stem and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are ovate in shape and have a glossy green color. The flowers are white and the fruits are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Anerincleistus monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anerincleistus monticola has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anerincleistus monticola is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Anerincleistus monticola requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant.

Where to Find Anerincleistus monticola

Anerincleistus monticola is native to tropical Africa.

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,