Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
quinquenerve
ID:
1079385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 48 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078723



Common Names

  • Brachyotum Quinquenerve
  • Quinquenerve Brachyotum
  • Quinquenerve Brachyotum


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Description

Brachyotum quinquenerve (also called Five-nerve Brachyotum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachyotum quinquenerve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachyotum quinquenerve is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachyotum quinquenerve is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Where to Find Brachyotum quinquenerve

Brachyotum quinquenerve can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Brachyotum genus

Brachyotum cogniauxii, Brachyotum multinervium, Brachyotum parvifolium, Brachyotum quinquenerve, Brachyotum radula, Brachyotum strigosum, Brachyotum tyrianthinum, Brachyotum alpinum, Brachyotum benthamianum, Brachyotum figueroae, Brachyotum gracilescens, Brachyotum grisebachii, Brachyotum jamesonii, Brachyotum lindenii, Brachyotum lutescens, Brachyotum microdon, Brachyotum naudinii, Brachyotum rostratum, Brachyotum sanguinolentum, Brachyotum weberbaueri, Brachyotum barbeyanum, Brachyotum campanulare, Brachyotum cernuum, Brachyotum confertum, Brachyotum ledifolium, Brachyotum lycopodioides, Brachyotum maximowiczii, Brachyotum nutans, Brachyotum rosmarinifolium, Brachyotum coronatum, Brachyotum huancavelicae, Brachyotum angustifolium, Brachyotum longisepalum, Brachyotum markgrafii, Brachyotum multituberculatum, Brachyotum virescens, Brachyotum intermedium, Brachyotum cutervoanum, Brachyotum andreanum, Brachyotum rugosum, Brachyotum campii, Brachyotum rotundifolium, Brachyotum gleasonii, Brachyotum fraternum, Brachyotum azuayense, Brachyotum trichocalyx, Brachyotum ecuadorense, Brachyotum fictum, Brachyotum harlingii, Brachyotum lymphatum,

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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