Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
caucana
ID:
1261583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lozano

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 23: 11 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260921



Common Names

  • Caucana Allomaieta
  • Caucana Allomaieta Plant
  • Caucana Allomaieta Weed


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Description

Allomaieta caucana (also called Cauca Allomaieta, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Colombia. It has small, white flowers and thin, green leaves. It grows in tropical forests, mangroves, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Allomaieta caucana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allomaieta caucana has small, white flowers with five petals and a short style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allomaieta caucana is a shrub native to tropical America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Allomaieta caucana

Allomaieta caucana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and Yunnan.

Allomaieta caucana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allomaieta caucana?

Allomaieta caucana

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Malvaceae

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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