Status:
valid
Authors:
Freire-Fierro
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 168 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259967
Common Names
- Aciotis olivieriana
- Olivieriana Aciotis
- Olivieriana
Description
Aciotis olivieriana (also called Olivier's aciotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub, usually reaching a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and grows in tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aciotis olivieriana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aciotis olivieriana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aciotis olivieriana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly until established.
Where to Find Aciotis olivieriana
Aciotis olivieriana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Aciotis olivieriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aciotis olivieriana?
Aciotis olivieriana
What is the common name of Aciotis olivieriana?
Olivier's Aciotis
What is the natural habitat of Aciotis olivieriana?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Aciotis genus
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,