Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
virella
ID:
668502

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 194 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667834

Common Names

  • Virella Endocomia
  • Endocomia virella
  • Virella-flowered Endocomia

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Description

Endocomia virella (also called Virella endocomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall.

Uses & Benefits

Endocomia virella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Endocomia virella has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and globular. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endocomia virella is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Endocomia virella

Endocomia virella can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Endocomia virella FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Endocomia virella?

Endocomia virella requires well-drained soil, full sun, and regular watering.

What type of climate does Endocomia virella prefer?

Endocomia virella prefers a warm, humid climate.

How often should Endocomia virella be fertilized?

Endocomia virella should be fertilized every two to three months.

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References