Status:
valid
Authors:
Melch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 728 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533500
Common Names
- Anchietea raimondii
- Raimond's Anchietea
- Raimond's Anchietea Palm
Description
Anchietea raimondii (also called Raimond's 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 raimondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are used for making perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anchietea raimondii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anchietea raimondii 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 raimondii
Anchietea raimondii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Anchietea raimondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anchietea raimondii?
Anchietea raimondii
What is the common name of Anchietea raimondii?
Raimond's Olive
What is the natural habitat of Anchietea raimondii?
Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Species in the Anchietea genus
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,