Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
viticellus
ID:
922568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lorea-Hern. & Lozada-Pérez) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 53: 30 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921903

Common Names

  • Martensianthus viticellus
  • Viticellus
  • Martensianthus

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Description

Martensianthus viticellus (also called Brazilian guava, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and bright green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Martensianthus viticellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Martensianthus viticellus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have short, round leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Martensianthus viticellus is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Martensianthus viticellus

Martensianthus viticellus can be found in Colombia.

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-467522: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Lucio Lozada-Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozada-Pérez' in the authors string.
Francisco G. Lorea-Hernández (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorea-Hern.' in the authors string.