Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
382895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 554 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382227



Common Names

  • Norantea guianensis
  • Guianan Norantea
  • Guianensis Norantea


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Synonyms

  • Norantea violacea Poir. [unknown]
  • Ascium aubletii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ascium guianense (Aubl.) Oken [unknown]
  • Ascium norantea Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Ascium paraense Steud. [unknown]
  • Ascium violaceum Vahl [unknown]
  • Norantea guianensis guianensis [unknown]
  • Norantea zeledoniana Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Norantea paraensis Mart. [unknown]
  • Norantea guianensis guianensis [unknown]
  • Norantea paraensis latifolia Wittm. [unknown]

Description

Norantea guianensis (also called Norantea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Guianas, Brazil, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Norantea guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Norantea guianensis sub. japurensis (Mart.) Bedell
Norantea guianensis var. goyazensis (Cambess.) G.L.Ferreira

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Norantea guianensis has small white flowers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Norantea guianensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Norantea guianensis

Norantea guianensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Norantea guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Norantea guianensis?

Norantea guianensis

What is the family of Norantea guianensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Norantea guianensis?

Guianan Norantea

Species in the Norantea genus

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