Status:
valid
Authors:
Eves
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 63: 221. 1936
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267500
Common Names
- Axinaea Robusta
- Robusta Axinaea
- Robusta Axinaea
Description
Axinaea robusta (also called Robust Axinaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry and moist forests. It has alternate, simple leaves with entire margins and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Axinaea robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Axinaea robusta has yellow flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Axinaea robusta is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and kept moist.
Where to Find Axinaea robusta
Axinaea robusta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Axinaea robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Axinaea robusta?
Axinaea robusta
What is the common name of Axinaea robusta?
Robust Axinaea
What is the natural habitat of Axinaea robusta?
It is native to Mexico
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,