Heterocentron chiapense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapense
ID:
1552537
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wurdack) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68(5): 971. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032427
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterocentron chiapense (also called Chiapense Heterocentron, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a simple stem, with a single inflorescence, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heterocentron chiapense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterocentron chiapense has small, yellow flowers with awns. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterocentron chiapense is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate flooding for short periods of time.
Where to Find Heterocentron chiapense
Heterocentron chiapense is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Heterocentron chiapense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterocentron chiapense?
Heterocentron chiapense
What is the common name of Heterocentron chiapense?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Heterocentron chiapense?
Tropical forests
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,