Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suma
ID:
534175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Stellfeld

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Tribuna Farm. 13: 133 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533507

Common Names

  • Anchietea suma
  • Suma Anchietea
  • Suma Anchietea Palm

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Description

Anchietea suma (also called Suma 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 suma 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 suma 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 suma 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 suma

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

Anchietea suma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchietea suma?

Anchietea suma

What is the common name of Anchietea suma?

Suma Olive

What is the natural habitat of Anchietea suma?

Tropical and subtropical forests 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2636417: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Carlos Stellfeld (b.1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stellfeld' in the authors string.