Status:
valid
Authors:
(Briq.) Ver.-Lib. & R.D.Stone
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Taxon 69(5): 975. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021028
Common Names
- Antherotoma proschii
- Prosch's Antherotoma
- Proschii Antherotoma
Description
Antherotoma proschii (also called Prosch's 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 proschii 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 proschii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antherotoma proschii 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 proschii
Antherotoma proschii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Antherotoma proschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antherotoma proschii?
Antherotoma proschii
What is the common name of Antherotoma proschii?
Prosch's Antherotoma
What is the family of Antherotoma proschii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Antherotoma genus
Antherotoma irvingiana,
Antherotoma gracilis,
Antherotoma tisserantii,
Antherotoma tenuis,
Antherotoma densiflora,
Antherotoma naudinii,
Antherotoma debilis,
Antherotoma procumbens,
Antherotoma proschii,
Antherotoma wildei,
Antherotoma fenarolii,
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,