Acranthera involucrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
383427
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 393 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382759
Common Names
- Involucrata Acranthera
- Acranthera involucrata
- Acranthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acranthera involucrata (also called Involucrate Acranthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 10-20 m. It is found in moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acranthera involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and other digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acranthera involucrata is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acranthera involucrata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Acranthera involucrata
Acranthera involucrata can be found in Madagascar.
Acranthera involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acranthera involucrata?
Acranthera involucrata
What is the common name of Acranthera involucrata?
Involucrate Acranthera
What is the natural habitat of Acranthera involucrata?
It is found in tropical rainforests
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-2386: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.