Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
alatum
ID:
1082738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 35 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082076



Common Names

  • Arthrostemma alatum
  • Alatum Arthrostemma
  • Arthrostemma Alatum


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Description

Arthrostemma alatum (also called 'Pau-de-espinho-vermelho' and 'Café-de-espinho-vermelho', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, and is found in moist forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Arthrostemma alatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arthrostemma alatum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arthrostemma alatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Arthrostemma alatum

Arthrostemma alatum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

References