Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Maxwell
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 35(2): 212 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162486
Common Names
- Anerincleistus Cyathocalyx
- Cyathocalyx Anerincleistus
- Anerincleistus Shrub
Description
Anerincleistus cyathocalyx (also called Cup-shaped Anerincleistus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anerincleistus cyathocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anerincleistus cyathocalyx is a white or pinkish-white, with a tube-like corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with white or pinkish-white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anerincleistus cyathocalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Anerincleistus cyathocalyx
Anerincleistus cyathocalyx is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Anerincleistus cyathocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anerincleistus cyathocalyx?
Anerincleistus cyathocalyx
What is the common name of Anerincleistus cyathocalyx?
Cup-calyx Anerincleistus
What is the natural habitat of Anerincleistus cyathocalyx?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Anerincleistus genus
Anerincleistus acuminatissimus,
Anerincleistus curtisii,
Anerincleistus dispar,
Anerincleistus floribundus,
Anerincleistus fruticosus,
Anerincleistus grandiflorus,
Anerincleistus griffithii,
Anerincleistus hirsutus,
Anerincleistus macranthus,
Anerincleistus macrophyllus,
Anerincleistus pauciflorus,
Anerincleistus pedunculatus,
Anerincleistus philippinensis,
Anerincleistus pulchra,
Anerincleistus setulosus,
Anerincleistus barbatus,
Anerincleistus fasciculatus,
Anerincleistus bracteatus,
Anerincleistus bullatus,
Anerincleistus cornutus,
Anerincleistus cyathocalyx,
Anerincleistus echinatus,
Anerincleistus hispidissimus,
Anerincleistus angustifolius,
Anerincleistus phyllagathoides,
Anerincleistus purpureus,
Anerincleistus quintuplinervis,
Anerincleistus rupicola,
Anerincleistus sertuliferum,
Anerincleistus setosus,
Anerincleistus stipularis,
Anerincleistus monticola,
Anerincleistus glomeratus,
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,