Cantinoa heterodon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Epling) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 10 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318350
Common Names
- Cantinoa heterodon
- Heterodon
- Cantinoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cantinoa heterodon (also called Heterodon cantinoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest vegetation of the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. It is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cantinoa heterodon is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cantinoa heterodon has small, yellow flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cantinoa heterodon is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Cantinoa heterodon
Cantinoa heterodon can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Cantinoa heterodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cantinoa heterodon?
Cantinoa heterodon
What is the family of Cantinoa heterodon?
Myrtaceae
What is the common name of Cantinoa heterodon?
Heterodon Cantinoa
Species in the Cantinoa genus
Cantinoa indivisa, Cantinoa macrotera, Cantinoa multiseta, Cantinoa muricata, Cantinoa nanuzae, Cantinoa plectranthoides, Cantinoa propinqua, Cantinoa racemulosa, Cantinoa rubicunda, Cantinoa similis, Cantinoa subrotunda, Cantinoa villicaulis, Cantinoa violacea, Cantinoa dubia, Cantinoa erythrostachys, Cantinoa heterodon, Cantinoa impar, Cantinoa americana, Cantinoa althaeifolia, Cantinoa carpinifolia, Cantinoa colombiana, Cantinoa duplicatodentata, Cantinoa mutabilis, Cantinoa obvallata, Cantinoa pinetorum, Cantinoa stricta,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120754-1: Based on the initial data import