Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
1282682

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Cotton

Source:
tro

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Sci. Danic. Biol. 4: 38. 2014 [Dec 2014] [Rev. Axinaea]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282020



Common Names

  • Axinaea
  • Confusa
  • Confused Axinaea


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Description

Axinaea confusa (also called Confused Axinaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in evergreen forests and limestone hills. It has leathery leaves that are elliptic or ovate in shape and measure up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Axinaea confusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axinaea confusa has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axinaea confusa is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Axinaea confusa

Axinaea confusa can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Axinaea confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axinaea confusa?

Axinaea confusa

What is the common name of Axinaea confusa?

Confused Axinaea

Where is Axinaea confusa found?

Axinaea confusa is found in China, India, and Myanmar

Species in the Axinaea genus

Axinaea nitida, Axinaea sodiroi, Axinaea reginae, Axinaea fernando-cabiesii, Axinaea wurdackii, Axinaea ninakurorum, Axinaea grandifolia, Axinaea ruizteranii, Axinaea affinis, Axinaea costaricensis, Axinaea crassinoda, Axinaea floribunda, Axinaea lanceolata, Axinaea lehmannii, Axinaea macrophylla, Axinaea nitida, Axinaea pauciflora, Axinaea scutigera, Axinaea sessilifolia, Axinaea tomentosa, Axinaea merianiae, Axinaea pennellii, Axinaea weberbaueri, Axinaea oblongifolia, Axinaea mertensioides, Axinaea tovarii, Axinaea quitensis, Axinaea sclerophylla, Axinaea sodiroi, Axinaea robusta, Axinaea flava, Axinaea glauca, Axinaea lawessonii, Axinaea dependens, Axinaea colombiana, Axinaea glandulosa, Axinaea confusa, Axinaea carolina-telleziae, Axinaea alata, Axinaea campii, Axinaea dentata, Axinaea disrupta, Axinaea luteynii, Axinaea minutiflora, Axinaea pendula, Axinaea fallax, Axinaea integrifolia,

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,

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