Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
1083805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
tro

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. 2: 527 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083143

Common Names

  • Blastus
  • Cochinchinensis
  • Cochin-Chinese Blastus

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Description

Blastus cochinchinensis (also called Cochinchina Blastus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blastus cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis

Blastus cochinchinensis 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,

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