Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) Ver.-Lib. & G.Kadereit
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Taxon 69(5): 978. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022580
Common Names
- Feliciotis perkinsiae
- Perkinsiae Feliciotis
- Perkinsiae's Feliciotis
Description
Feliciotis perkinsiae (also called Perkins' Feliciotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist forests and along streams. It has a spreading growth habit and is characterized by its small, oval leaves and its showy, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Feliciotis perkinsiae has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Feliciotis perkinsiae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Feliciotis perkinsiae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10.
Where to Find Feliciotis perkinsiae
Feliciotis perkinsiae can be found in China, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Feliciotis perkinsiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Feliciotis perkinsiae?
Feliciotis perkinsiae
What are the common names of Feliciotis perkinsiae?
Perkins' Feliciotis
What is the natural habitat of Feliciotis perkinsiae?
Subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Feliciotis genus
Feliciotis speciosa,
Feliciotis alata,
Feliciotis simonisjamesii,
Feliciotis ruandensis,
Feliciotis longisepala,
Feliciotis gossweileri,
Feliciotis pterocaulos,
Feliciotis formosa,
Feliciotis cryptantha,
Feliciotis chevalieri,
Feliciotis sessilicordata,
Feliciotis perkinsiae,
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,