Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
uncinata
ID:
163044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fidanza & Almeda

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16(1): 59 (-62; figs. 2-3) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162373



Common Names

  • Cambessedesia uncinata
  • Uncinata Cambessedesia
  • Uncinata


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Description

Cambessedesia uncinata (also called 'Uncinata Cambessedesia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cambessedesia uncinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including the treatment of fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cambessedesia uncinata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cambessedesia uncinata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cambessedesia uncinata

Cambessedesia uncinata is native to the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent, Dominica, and Martinique.

Cambessedesia uncinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cambessedesia uncinata?

Cambessedesia uncinata

What is the common name of Cambessedesia uncinata?

Uncinata cambessedesia

What are the natural habitats of Cambessedesia uncinata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Cambessedesia genus

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

Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Karina Fidanza Rodrigues Bernardo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fidanza' in the authors string.