Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brittonii
ID:
791729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Secco

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 93: 95 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791062



Common Names

  • Alchornea brittonii
  • Britton's Alchornea
  • Brittonii Alchornea


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Description

Alchornea brittonii (also called Britton's Alchornea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America, typically found in wet lowland forests. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have a glossy green color. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea brittonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchornea brittonii has small, yellowish-brown flowers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea brittonii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring or fall in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Alchornea brittonii

Alchornea brittonii is native to the tropical forests of Central America, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama.

Alchornea brittonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alchornea brittonii?

Alchornea brittonii

What type of plant is Alchornea brittonii?

Tree

Where does Alchornea brittonii grow?

Tropical America

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

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,

References