Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
auriculatus
ID:
1083813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.Huang

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 2: 103 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083151

Common Names

  • Blastus
  • Auriculatus
  • Ear-Like Blastus

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Uses & Benefits

Blastus auriculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blastus auriculatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blastus auriculatus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Blastus auriculatus

Blastus auriculatus is found in India and Sri Lanka.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20305056: Based on the initial data import
Yong Chin Huang (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.Huang' in the authors string.