Acranthera abbreviata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbreviata
ID:
375731
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 355 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375063
Common Names
- Acranthera abbreviata
- Abbreviated Acranthera
- Abbreviated Acranthera Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acranthera abbreviata (also called Acranthera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Acranthera abbreviata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acranthera abbreviata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acranthera abbreviata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Acranthera abbreviata requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Acranthera abbreviata
Acranthera abbreviata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Acranthera abbreviata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acranthera abbreviata?
Acranthera abbreviata
What is the common name of Acranthera abbreviata?
Abbreviated Acranthera
Where is Acranthera abbreviata found?
It is found in tropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Acranthera genus
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2370: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.