Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
vaupesana
ID:
1280551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack in R.E.Schult.

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 160 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279889



Common Names

  • Centronia vaupesana
  • Vaupes Centronia
  • Vaupes Tree


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Description

Centronia vaupesana (also called Centronia vaupesana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Colombia and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Centronia vaupesana is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centronia vaupesana has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centronia vaupesana is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Centronia vaupesana

Centronia vaupesana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Centronia vaupesana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centronia vaupesana?

Centronia vaupesana

What is the natural habitat of Centronia vaupesana?

Tropical forests of South America

What is the flower color of Centronia vaupesana?

White or yellowish

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

John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51466-2: Based on the initial data import