Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
pudibunda
ID:
159975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Flora 14: 506 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159304



Common Names

  • Pudibunda Creochiton
  • Creeping Creochiton
  • Creeping Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Creochiton emarginata Miq. [unknown]
  • Diplectria pudibunda Kuntze [unknown]
  • Melastoma pudibundum Blume [unknown]

Description

Creochiton pudibunda (also called Blushing Creochiton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in moist and shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Creochiton pudibunda 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 pudibunda 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 pudibunda is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Creochiton pudibunda

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

Creochiton pudibunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Creochiton pudibunda?

Creochiton pudibunda

What is the natural habitat of Creochiton pudibunda?

Montane forests in Costa Rica

What is the flowering season of Creochiton pudibunda?

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,