Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 322 (-323) (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251746
Common Names
- Ernestia granvillei
- Granvillei Ernestia
- Ernestia Granvillei
Description
Ernestia granvillei (also called Granville's Ernestia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and it is found in moist forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ernestia granvillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ernestia granvillei is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ernestia granvillei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of light frosts. Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Ernestia granvillei
Ernestia granvillei can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Ernestia granvillei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ernestia granvillei?
Ernestia granvillei
What is the common name of Ernestia granvillei?
Granville's Ernestia
Where is Ernestia granvillei native to?
Southern Mexico and Central America
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,