Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
esquirolii
ID:
1084012

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) Rehder

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1934, xv. 1 10

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083350

Common Names

  • Plagiopetalum esquirolii
  • Esquirolii Plagiopetalum
  • Plagiopetalum Esquirolii

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Description

Plagiopetalum esquirolii (also called Esquirol's Plagiopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiopetalum esquirolii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plagiopetalum esquirolli var. septemnervium C.Chen
Plagiopetalum esquirolii var. esquirolii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagiopetalum esquirolii is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have four leaves.

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Where to Find Plagiopetalum esquirolii

Plagiopetalum esquirolii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20305292: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.