Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
muricatum
ID:
1082395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 65: 575 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081733



Common Names

  • Muricatum Heterocentron
  • Heterocentron Muricatum
  • Muricatum Heterocentron Plant


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Description

Heterocentron muricatum (also called ‘Rugose Heterocentron’, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in wet forests and along streams. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocentron muricatum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterocentron muricatum has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocentron muricatum is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a shallow container filled with a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Heterocentron muricatum

Heterocentron muricatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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,

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