Heterocentron alatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatum
ID:
1226128
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rose & Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 1052 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225466
Common Names
- Winged Heterocentron
- Heterocentron alatum
- Heterocentron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterocentron alatum (also called Winged Heterocentron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a short trunk with large, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as hillsides and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Heterocentron alatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterocentron alatum is white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterocentron alatum is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Heterocentron alatum
Heterocentron alatum is native to Central and South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
Heterocentron alatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterocentron alatum?
Heterocentron alatum
What is the common name of Heterocentron alatum?
Heterocentron
What is the natural habitat of Heterocentron alatum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Heterocentron genus
Heterocentron elegans, Heterocentron glandulosum, Heterocentron subtriplinervium, Heterocentron hirtellum, Heterocentron suffruticosum, Heterocentron muricatum, Heterocentron mexicanum, Heterocentron purpureum, Heterocentron alatum, Heterocentron evansii, Heterocentron chimalapanum, Heterocentron laxiflorum, Heterocentron arstedii, Heterocentron dicranantherum, Heterocentron humboldtianum, Heterocentron breedlovei, Heterocentron occidentale, Heterocentron chiapense,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50044143: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.