Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Walln.
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 101: 595 (-598; figs. 1-3) (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251012
Common Names
- Alloneuron ronliesneri
- Ronliesneri Alloneuron
- Alloneuron
Description
Alloneuron ronliesneri (also called 'Ron Liesner's Alloneuron', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Alloneuron ronliesneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alloneuron ronliesneri has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and the first leaves are ovate-lanceolate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alloneuron ronliesneri is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix with perlite or pumice added for extra drainage.
Where to Find Alloneuron ronliesneri
Alloneuron ronliesneri is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Alloneuron ronliesneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alloneuron ronliesneri?
Alloneuron ronliesneri
What is the common name of Alloneuron ronliesneri?
Ronliesner's alloneuron
What is the natural habitat of Alloneuron ronliesneri?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Alloneuron genus
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,