Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
monticola
ID:
159973

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Veldkamp

Source:
ipni

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24(2): 433, 438. 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159302



Common Names

  • Monticola Creochiton
  • Monticola
  • Creochiton Monticola


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Synonyms

  • Anplectrum monticola Ridl. [unknown]
  • Eisocreochiton monticola (Ridl.) M.P.Nayar [unknown]

Description

Creochiton monticola (also called 'Mountain 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 monticola has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Creochiton monticola has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Creochiton monticola 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 monticola

Creochiton monticola is found in the tropical rainforest of the Malay Peninsula.

Creochiton monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Creochiton monticola?

Creochiton monticola

What is the natural habitat of Creochiton monticola?

Montane forests in Costa Rica

What is the flowering season of Creochiton monticola?

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,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568117-1: Based on the initial data import