Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
dependens
ID:
1279181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav. ex D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 4: 321 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278519





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Description

Axinaea dependens (also called Axinaea grandifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with smooth, greyish bark. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, dark green in color, and up to 8 cm long. It is found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Axinaea dependens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axinaea dependens has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round seed capsules. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axinaea dependens is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Axinaea dependens

Axinaea dependens can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Axinaea dependens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axinaea dependens?

Axinaea dependens

What is the common name of Axinaea dependens?

Dependent Axinaea

What is the habitat of Axinaea dependens?

It is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.