Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
ayangannae
ID:
1578929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wurdack) M.J.Rocha & P.J.F.Guim.

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 179: 59 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041779

Common Names

  • Acisanthera
  • Ayangannae
  • Acisanthera Ayangannae

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Description

Acisanthera ayangannae (also called Acisanthera ayangannae, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acisanthera ayangannae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acisanthera ayangannae has white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acisanthera ayangannae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acisanthera ayangannae

Acisanthera ayangannae is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Acisanthera ayangannae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acisanthera ayangannae?

Acisanthera ayangannae

What is the common name of Acisanthera ayangannae?

Ayangannae

What is the natural habitat of Acisanthera ayangannae?

Tropical rainforests

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,