Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
reginae
ID:
1039589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bussmann, Gruhn & A.Glenn

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28(5): 520 (-522; fig. 2, 3b) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038927



Common Names

  • Axinaea reginae
  • Regina's Axinaea
  • Regina's Melastome


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Description

Axinaea reginae (also called Philodendron linganii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a climbing plant, up to 10 m tall, with large, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in wet, shady places. It is also found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Uses & Benefits

Axinaea reginae is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axinaea reginae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Axinaea reginae can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Axinaea reginae

Axinaea reginae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

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

Rainer W. Bussmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bussmann' in the authors string.
Ashley Glenn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Glenn' in the authors string.
U. Gruhn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gruhn' in the authors string.