Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 379 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250545
Common Names
- Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha
- Short-beaked Rhynchanthera
- Short-beaked Tree
Description
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha (also called Short-beaked Rhynchanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 0.5-1 m tall. It is native to the Andes, from Venezuela to Bolivia, and prefers to grow in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha?
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha
What type of soil does Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha prefer?
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What type of climate does Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha prefer?
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha prefers warm, humid climates.
Species in the Rhynchanthera genus
Rhynchanthera grandiflora,
Rhynchanthera serrulata,
Rhynchanthera acuminata,
Rhynchanthera bracteata,
Rhynchanthera cordata,
Rhynchanthera latifolia,
Rhynchanthera mexicana,
Rhynchanthera novemnervia,
Rhynchanthera ternata,
Rhynchanthera rosea,
Rhynchanthera paludicola,
Rhynchanthera dichotoma,
Rhynchanthera verbenoides,
Rhynchanthera gardneri,
Rhynchanthera hispida,
Rhynchanthera ursina,
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha,
Rhynchanthera apurensis,
Rhynchanthera hassleriana,
Rhynchanthera cordifolia,
Rhynchanthera stricta,
Rhynchanthera mollis,
Rhynchanthera goyazensis,
Rhynchanthera imbricata,
Rhynchanthera linearifolia,
Rhynchanthera montana,
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,