Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
chimantense
ID:
1251761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 145 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251099

Common Names

  • Mallophyton
  • Chimanta Mountain-Mint
  • Chimanta Mountain Mint

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Description

Mallophyton chimantense (also called Chimanta Mallophyton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Venezuela, and is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mallophyton chimantense is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mallophyton chimantense are yellow and have a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mallophyton chimantense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mallophyton chimantense

Mallophyton chimantense can be found in Venezuela.

Mallophyton chimantense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mallophyton chimantense?

Mallophyton chimantense

What is the common name of Mallophyton chimantense?

Chimanta Mallophyton

What is the natural habitat of Mallophyton chimantense?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Mallophyton genus

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,

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