Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
keris
ID:
1578942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Veldkamp

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 16: 25 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041792



Common Names

  • Catanthera
  • Keris
  • Catanthera Keris


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Description

Catanthera keris (also called Catanthera keris, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catanthera keris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catanthera keris has white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catanthera keris is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they have rooted.

Where to Find Catanthera keris

Catanthera keris is native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests at elevations of 200–1,500 m.

Catanthera keris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catanthera keris?

Catanthera keris

What is the common name of Catanthera keris?

Keris

What is the natural habitat of Catanthera keris?

Tropical rainforests

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,