Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
quadrata
ID:
1079371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. [Persoon] 1: 477. 1805 [Apr-15 Jun 1805]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078709

Common Names

  • Acisanthera Quadrata
  • Quadrata Acisanthera
  • Quadrata Acisanthera

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Description

Acisanthera quadrata (also called Square-stemmed Acisanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acisanthera quadrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant. The leaves are used to make tea and the berries are used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acisanthera quadrata has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Acisanthera quadrata

Acisanthera quadrata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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