Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
maculata
ID:
386475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 395 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385807

Common Names

  • Spotted Acranthera
  • Spotted Acranthera Vine
  • Spotted Acranthera Creeper

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Description

Acranthera maculata (also called Spotted Acranthera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It is characterized by its oval leaves with white spots, yellow flowers, and red fruits. It grows in moist, shady areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera maculata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acranthera maculata is a yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera maculata is a species of orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat moss and perlite. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Acranthera maculata

Acranthera maculata is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.

Acranthera maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera maculata?

Acranthera maculata

What is the common name of Acranthera maculata?

Spotted Acranthera

What is the natural habitat of Acranthera maculata?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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-2392: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.