Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
159164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42(1): 138 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158493



Common Names

  • Nitida Axinaea
  • Nitida Axinaea Plant
  • Axinaea nitida


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Description

Axinaea nitida (also called Shiny Axinaea, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the family Melastomataceae. It is a small to medium-sized shrub with simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, where it grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Axinaea nitida is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in landscaping to provide a tropical look. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Axinaea nitida is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axinaea nitida is a shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It is an evergreen, woody shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by cuttings or division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Axinaea nitida

Axinaea nitida is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in areas of high humidity and rainfall.

Axinaea nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Axinaea nitida?

Axinaea nitida

What is the common name of Axinaea nitida?

Shiny Axinaea

What is the natural habitat of Axinaea nitida?

Tropical 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,