Rhynchanthera paludicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludicola
ID:
1081788
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 136 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081126
Common Names
- Paludicola Rhynchanthera
- Rhynchanthera paludicola
- Paludicola
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Rhynchanthera paludicola (also called 'Swamp Rhynchanthera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and can be found in wet forests and along streams. It is a small shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchanthera paludicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhynchanthera paludicola are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchanthera paludicola can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, organic-rich soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be planted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Rhynchanthera paludicola
Rhynchanthera paludicola can be found in Costa Rica.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20302721: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.