Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hallieri
ID:
382435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 356 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381767

Common Names

  • Acranthera hallieri
  • Hallieri Acranthera
  • Hallieri

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Description

Acranthera hallieri (also called Hallier's Acranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera hallieri is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera hallieri has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera hallieri is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Acranthera hallieri

Acranthera hallieri is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Acranthera hallieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera hallieri?

Acranthera hallieri

What is the family of Acranthera hallieri?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Acranthera hallieri?

Hallier's Acranthera

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-2384: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.