Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
1082061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 7: 528 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081399



Common Names

  • Ciliatum Amphiblemma
  • Amphiblemma Ciliatum
  • Hairy Amphiblemma


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Description

Amphiblemma ciliatum (also called Ciliatum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense crown of foliage. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry deciduous forests or along the edges of evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amphiblemma ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphiblemma ciliatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphiblemma ciliatum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Amphiblemma ciliatum

Amphiblemma ciliatum is native to tropical Africa.

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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