Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
1252401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 149 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251739

Common Names

  • Aciotis ornata
  • Ornata Aciotis
  • Aciotis Ornata

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Description

Aciotis ornata (also called Ornate Aciotis, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and it is found in moist forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aciotis ornata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aciotis ornata are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aciotis ornata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed starting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Aciotis ornata

Aciotis ornata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50162414: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.