Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
381553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Or. : 5 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380885

Common Names

  • Acranthera grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Acranthera
  • Grandiflora Flower

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Description

Acranthera grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Acranthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It has large, white flowers and long, narrow, lanceolate leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera grandiflora is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera grandiflora has a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera grandiflora is an evergreen shrub native to New Caledonia. It is a slow-growing shrub, reaching a height of up to 2 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Acranthera grandiflora

Acranthera grandiflora is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Acranthera grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera grandiflora?

Acranthera grandiflora

What type of plant is Acranthera grandiflora?

Acranthera grandiflora is a shrub.

Where is Acranthera grandiflora found?

Acranthera grandiflora is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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