Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
speciosus
ID:
1233878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Fern. & R.Fern.) Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 16(3): 372 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233216

Common Names

  • Cincinnobotrys Speciosus
  • Speciosus Cincinnobotrys
  • Speciosus False-Foxglove

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Description

Cincinnobotrys speciosus (also called Showy Cincinnobotrys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in montane forests. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Cincinnobotrys speciosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cincinnobotrys speciosus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cincinnobotrys speciosus is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be taken from the tips of the branches. Place the cuttings in a potting mix and keep them moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cincinnobotrys speciosus

Cincinnobotrys speciosus is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America and is found in moist, acidic soils.

Cincinnobotrys speciosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cincinnobotrys speciosus?

Cincinnobotrys speciosus

Where does Cincinnobotrys speciosus grow?

It is native to South America.

What is the common name of Cincinnobotrys speciosus?

Speciosus cincinnobotrys

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50074421: Based on the initial data import
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.