Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Uribe
Source:
ipni
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 8: 539, fig. 4 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160631
Common Names
- Ernestia adenotricha
- Ernestia
- Ernestia Plant
Description
Ernestia adenotricha (also called Adenotrich Ernestia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has small, white flowers and long, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ernestia adenotricha is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ernestia adenotricha is a star-shaped, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ernestia adenotricha is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Ernestia adenotricha
Ernestia adenotricha is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Ernestia adenotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ernestia adenotricha?
Ernestia adenotricha
What is the common name of Ernestia adenotricha?
Adenotrichous ernestia
Where is Ernestia adenotricha native to?
India
Species in the Ernestia genus
Ernestia adenotricha,
Ernestia maguirei,
Ernestia quadriseta,
Ernestia ovata,
Ernestia rubra,
Ernestia tenella,
Ernestia goudotii,
Ernestia cataractae,
Ernestia granvillei,
Ernestia blackii,
Ernestia confertiflora,
Ernestia minor,
Ernestia karuruana,
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,