Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(3, 2): 757, in obs. (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233214
Common Names
- Cincinnobotrys Acaulis
- Acaulis Cincinnobotrys
- Acaulis False-Foxglove
Description
Cincinnobotrys acaulis (also called Stemless Cincinnobotrys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in montane forests. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Cincinnobotrys acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cincinnobotrys acaulis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cincinnobotrys acaulis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be taken from the tips of the branches. Place the cuttings in a potting mix and keep them moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cincinnobotrys acaulis
Cincinnobotrys acaulis is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America and is found in moist, acidic soils.
Cincinnobotrys acaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cincinnobotrys acaulis?
Cincinnobotrys acaulis
Where does Cincinnobotrys acaulis grow?
It is native to South America.
What is the common name of Cincinnobotrys acaulis?
Acaulis cincinnobotrys
Species in the Cincinnobotrys genus
Cincinnobotrys malayanus,
Cincinnobotrys oreophilus,
Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus,
Cincinnobotrys pulchellus,
Cincinnobotrys acaulis,
Cincinnobotrys speciosus,
Cincinnobotrys letouzeyi,
Cincinnobotrys felicis,
Cincinnobotrys ranarum,
Cincinnobotrys burttianus,
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,