Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1083338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 56: 98 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082676



Common Names

  • Allomaieta grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Allomaieta
  • Grandiflora


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Description

Allomaieta grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Allomaieta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in wet forests, often near rivers, at elevations up to 2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Allomaieta grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Allomaieta grandiflora are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allomaieta grandiflora is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this can be difficult.

Where to Find Allomaieta grandiflora

Allomaieta grandiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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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