Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
pauwelsianus
ID:
163063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maluma & Geerinck

Source:
ipni

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Taxonomania 14: 2 (-3; fig) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162392



Common Names

  • Cincinnobotrys Pauwelsianus
  • Pauwels' Cincinnobotrys
  • Pauwelsianus Cincinnobotrys


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Description

Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus (also called Pauwels' Cincinnobotrys, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. It has simple, opposite leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape and are 5-10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus

Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus is native to the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, and St. Lucia.

Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus?

Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus

What is the common name of Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus?

Pauwels' cincinnobotrys

What are the natural habitats of Cincinnobotrys pauwelsianus?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Valérie Maluma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maluma' in the authors string.
Daniel Joseph Lucien Geerinck (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geerinck' in the authors string.