Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
378084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton ex Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 291 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377416

Common Names

  • Orange Acranthera
  • Orange-Flowered Acranthera
  • Orange-Flowered Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera aurantiaca (also called Orange-flowered Acranthera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in dry habitats such as savannas and open woodlands. It has small, oval leaves and bright orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera aurantiaca has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acranthera aurantiaca is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera aurantiaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Acranthera aurantiaca

Acranthera aurantiaca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Acranthera aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera aurantiaca?

Acranthera aurantiaca

What is the common name of Acranthera aurantiaca?

Aurantiaca

What type of plant is Acranthera aurantiaca?

Herb

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2374: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.