Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
glazioviana
ID:
1282617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 223 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281955

Common Names

  • Acisanthera glazioviana
  • Acisanthera
  • Glazioviana

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Description

Acisanthera glazioviana (also called Glaziov's Acisanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams, usually at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Acisanthera glazioviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acisanthera glazioviana are white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acisanthera glazioviana is a small shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Acisanthera glazioviana

Acisanthera glazioviana can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Acisanthera glazioviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acisanthera glazioviana?

Acisanthera glazioviana

What type of plant is Acisanthera glazioviana?

Herb

Where is Acisanthera glazioviana native to?

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,

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