Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cumingiana
ID:
1041737

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Vidal

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Phan. Cuming. Philipp. : 174 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041075



Common Names

  • Astronia
  • Cuming Astronia
  • Cuming Plant


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Description

Astronia cumingiana (also called Cuming's Astronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in China. It is a small, green plant with small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Astronia cumingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Astronia cumingiana var. bicolor (Merr.) J.F.Maxwell
Astronia cumingiana var. cumingiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astronia cumingiana is a white to pinkish-white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate to oblong leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astronia cumingiana is a tropical perennial that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Astronia cumingiana

Astronia cumingiana is native to the Philippines. It can be found in the wild in the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, and Visayas.

Species in the Astronia genus

Astronia angustifolia, Astronia apoensis, Astronia arborea, Astronia atroviridis, Astronia beccariana, Astronia dioica, Astronia glomerata, Astronia gracilis, Astronia hollrungii, Astronia ledermannii, Astronia megalantha, Astronia papuana, Astronia smilacifolia, Astronia spectabilis, Astronia stapfii, Astronia brunneoaenea, Astronia bullata, Astronia chartacea, Astronia columnaris, Astronia coriacea, Astronia corymbosa, Astronia crassiloba, Astronia cuspidata, Astronia elaterinervis, Astronia grandiflora, Astronia laevis, Astronia rugata, Astronia rugosa, Astronia sericea, Astronia shungolensis, Astronia sorongensis, Astronia squamosa, Astronia triangularis, Astronia truncata, Astronia villosovaginata, Astronia alata, Astronia benguetensis, Astronia katangladensis, Astronia sabahensis, Astronia scabrida, Astronia cumingiana, Astronia pulchra, Astronia candolleana, Astronia brunnea, Astronia klabatensis, Astronia rolfei, Astronia lagunensis, Astronia williamsii, Astronia acuminatissima, Astronia quadrangulata,

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,