Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 29: 32 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257255
Common Names
- Creochiton rosea
- Creochiton
- Rosa
Description
Creochiton rosea (also called the rose creochiton, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Creochiton rosea is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, as well as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Creochiton rosea has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Creochiton rosea is a shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Creochiton rosea
Creochiton rosea is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.
Creochiton rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Creochiton rosea?
Creochiton rosea
What is the common name of Creochiton rosea?
Rose Creochiton
What type of plant is Creochiton rosea?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Creochiton genus
Creochiton anomala,
Creochiton bibracteata,
Creochiton bracteata,
Creochiton brevibracteata,
Creochiton divitiflora,
Creochiton furfuracea,
Creochiton kinabaluense,
Creochiton ledermannii,
Creochiton monticola,
Creochiton novoguineensis,
Creochiton pudibunda,
Creochiton schlechteri,
Creochiton diptera,
Creochiton rosea,
Creochiton turbinatus,
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,