Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1261558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Lozano

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 23(86): 11 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260896



Common Names

  • Villosa Allomaieta
  • Hairy Allomaieta
  • Hairy Allomaieta Plant


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Description

Allomaieta villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa 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 villosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allomaieta villosa is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer.

Where to Find Allomaieta villosa

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

Allomaieta villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allomaieta villosa?

Allomaieta villosa

What is the common name of Allomaieta villosa?

Villous Allomaieta

What is the family of Allomaieta villosa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50197215: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Gustavo Lozano-Contreras (1938-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozano' in the authors string.