Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exalata
ID:
534162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 355 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533494

Common Names

  • Exalata Anchietea
  • Anchietea exalata
  • Exalata Anchietea Tree

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Description

Anchietea exalata (also called Exalted anchietea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub with long, thin branches and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anchietea exalata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used for making herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anchietea exalata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchietea exalata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Anchietea exalata

Anchietea exalata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Anchietea exalata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchietea exalata?

Anchietea exalata

What is the common name of Anchietea exalata?

Exalate Anchietea

Where is Anchietea exalata found?

Anchietea exalata is found in tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

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