Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
939593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 170 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938931



Common Names

  • Grandiflora Tree
  • Large-Flowered Alchornea
  • Big-Flowered Alchornea


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Description

Alchornea grandiflora (also called large-flowered alchornea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves and bark are used to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea grandiflora is white with a yellowish-green center and a long, curved spur. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea grandiflora is a terrestrial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an easy to cultivate and propagate plant. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or by seed.

Where to Find Alchornea grandiflora

Alchornea grandiflora is native to tropical regions of South 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5755: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.