Acranthera johannis-winkleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johannis-winkleri
ID:
384022
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 285 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383354
Common Names
- Acranthera Johannis-Winkleri
- Johannis-Winkler's Acranthera
- Johannis-Winkler Acranthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acranthera johannis-winkleri (also called Acranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Guianas, Brazil, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acranthera johannis-winkleri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acranthera johannis-winkleri is small and yellow. The seed is a small, brown, oval seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acranthera johannis-winkleri is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Acranthera johannis-winkleri
Acranthera johannis-winkleri is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Acranthera johannis-winkleri FAQ
What is the common name of Acranthera johannis-winkleri?
Johannis-Winkler's Acranthera
What is the distribution of Acranthera johannis-winkleri?
It is found in the Venezuelan Andes
What is the habitat of Acranthera johannis-winkleri?
It grows in montane forests
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-2387: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.