Status:
valid
Authors:
L.S.Oliveira, A.L.Melo & M.F.Sales
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 522 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343714
Common Names
- Actinostemon Roseliae
- Roseliae Actinostemon
- Roseliae Actinostemon
Description
Actinostemon roseliae (also called Roseliae Actinostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Actinostemon roseliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actinostemon roseliae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinostemon roseliae is a fast-growing, evergreen climber. It can be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring.
Where to Find Actinostemon roseliae
Actinostemon roseliae can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Actinostemon roseliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinostemon roseliae?
Actinostemon roseliae
What is the natural habitat of Actinostemon roseliae?
Mountain forests in Costa Rica
What are the common names of Actinostemon roseliae?
Roselia's actinostemon
Species in the Actinostemon genus
Actinostemon amazonicus,
Actinostemon brachypodus,
Actinostemon caribaeus,
Actinostemon concepcionis,
Actinostemon concolor,
Actinostemon desertorum,
Actinostemon echinatus,
Actinostemon glaziovii,
Actinostemon guyanensis,
Actinostemon imbricatus,
Actinostemon klotzschii,
Actinostemon lagoensis,
Actinostemon lasiocarpus,
Actinostemon leptopus,
Actinostemon macrocarpus,
Actinostemon mandiocanus,
Actinostemon schomburgkii,
Actinostemon sparsifolius,
Actinostemon verticillatus,
Actinostemon roseliae,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,