Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
bibracteata
ID:
159964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Flora 14: 507 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159293



Common Names

  • Bibracteata Fern
  • Creochiton bibracteata
  • Bibracteata Shield Fern


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Synonyms

  • Diplectria bibracteata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta bibracteata Baill. [unknown]
  • Melastoma bibracteatum Blume [unknown]
  • Creochiton superba Naudin [unknown]

Description

Creochiton bibracteata (also called 'Bibracteate Creochiton', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to India and Sri Lanka. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves with a pointed tip, and small white flowers with four petals. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Creochiton bibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Creochiton bibracteata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Creochiton bibracteata is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sheltered spot until they are established.

Where to Find Creochiton bibracteata

Creochiton bibracteata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Creochiton bibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Creochiton bibracteata?

Creochiton bibracteata

What is the natural habitat of Creochiton bibracteata?

Montane forests in Costa Rica

What is the flowering season of Creochiton bibracteata?

Flowers from April to May

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,