Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
floribunda
ID:
1079391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 5: t. 453 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078729



Common Names

  • Centradenia Floribunda
  • Floribunda Centradenia
  • Floribunda Centradenia


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Description

Centradenia floribunda (also called Many-flowered Centradenia, 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

Centradenia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centradenia floribunda sub. bernoulli (Cogn.) Almeda
Centradenia floribunda sub. floribunda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centradenia floribunda is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centradenia floribunda 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 Centradenia floribunda

Centradenia floribunda can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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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