Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
159974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Veldkamp & M.P.Nayar

Source:
ipni

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24(2): 438. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159303

Common Names

  • Novoguineensis Creochiton
  • Novoguineensis
  • Creochiton Novoguineensis

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Synonyms

  • Dissochaeta novoguineensis Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Creochiton novoguineensis (also called 'New Guinea Creochiton', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to India and Sri Lanka. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves with a pointed tip, and small white flowers with four petals. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Creochiton novoguineensis has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Creochiton novoguineensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Creochiton novoguineensis is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sheltered spot until they are established.

Where to Find Creochiton novoguineensis

Creochiton novoguineensis is found in the tropical rainforest of New Guinea.

Creochiton novoguineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Creochiton novoguineensis?

Creochiton novoguineensis

What is the natural habitat of Creochiton novoguineensis?

Montane forests in Costa Rica

What is the flowering season of Creochiton novoguineensis?

Flowers from April to May

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568118-1: Based on the initial data import