Centradenia paradoxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
1079395
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Almeda
Source:
tro
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 58: 93 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078733
Common Names
- Centradenia Paradoxa
- Paradoxa Centradenia
- Paradox Centradenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centradenia paradoxa (also called 'Paradox Centradenia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high humidity and shade.
Uses & Benefits
Centradenia paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centradenia paradoxa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Centradenia paradoxa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Where to Find Centradenia paradoxa
Centradenia paradoxa can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Centradenia genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20300036: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.