Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
1330761

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Cotton

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Sci. Danic. Biol. 4: 45. 2014 [Dec 2014] [Rev. Axinaea]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343215





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Description

Axinaea dentata (also called 'Toothed Axinaea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Axinaea dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axinaea dentata has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axinaea dentata is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Axinaea dentata

Axinaea dentata is found in lowland forests in Peninsular Malaysia.

Axinaea dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axinaea dentata?

Axinaea dentata

What is the common name of Axinaea dentata?

Dentate Axinaea

What is the natural habitat of Axinaea dentata?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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,

References

Elvira Cotton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Cotton' in the authors string.