Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
1539360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Fern. & R.Fern.) Ver.-Lib. & G.Kadereit

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Taxon 69(5): 975. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021027



Common Names

  • Antherotoma procumbens
  • Procumbent Antherotoma
  • Procumbens Antherotoma


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Description

Antherotoma procumbens (also called Procumbent Antherotoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Antherotoma procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and mats. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antherotoma procumbens is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antherotoma procumbens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It can be propagated by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Antherotoma procumbens

Antherotoma procumbens is native to the Mediterranean region.

Antherotoma procumbens FAQ

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Asteraceae

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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