Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ipni
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Flora 14: 520 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161429
Common Names
- Varingaefolia Pachycentria
- Varingaefolia False Holly
- Varingaefolia Boxwood
Synonyms
- Medinilla bakhuizenii Nayar [unknown]
- Medinilla heteranthera King [unknown]
- Medinilla ohwii Nayar [unknown]
- Medinilla varingiifolia (Blume) Nayar [unknown]
- Melastoma varingiaefolium Blume [unknown]
- Pachycentria scandens Ridl. [unknown]
- Pachycentria speciosa Ridl. [unknown]
- Medinilla varingiifolia bakhuizenii (Nayar) J.F.Maxwell [unknown]
Description
Pachycentria varingaefolia (also called Varingaefolia Pachycentria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and is found in humid forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pachycentria varingaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pachycentria varingaefolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachycentria varingaefolia is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to control its size and shape.
Where to Find Pachycentria varingaefolia
Pachycentria varingaefolia is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Pachycentria varingaefolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachycentria varingaefolia?
Pachycentria varingaefolia
What is the common name of Pachycentria varingaefolia?
No common name
What is the family of Pachycentria varingaefolia?
Aspleniaceae
Species in the Pachycentria genus
Pachycentria hanseniana,
Pachycentria pulverulenta,
Pachycentria vogelkopensis,
Pachycentria constricta,
Pachycentria glauca,
Pachycentria microsperma,
Pachycentria microstyla,
Pachycentria varingaefolia,
Pachycentria tuberosa,
Pachycentria tuberosa,
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,