Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
loricarella
ID:
1083365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 51 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082703



Common Names

  • Chaetolepis loricarella
  • Loricarella Chaetolepis
  • Chaetolepis Loricarella


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Description

Chaetolepis loricarella (also called Loricarid Chaetolepis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dark green, glossy foliage and bears small white flowers. It is found in wet, shady areas and can reach heights of up to 15 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetolepis loricarella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has fragrant flowers and is known to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaetolepis loricarella has white flowers with yellow centers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetolepis loricarella is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this can be difficult.

Where to Find Chaetolepis loricarella

Chaetolepis loricarella is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

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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