Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1414549

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brenan) Ver.-Lib. & G.Kadereit

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(3): 609 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427014



Common Names

  • Heterotis fruticosa
  • Shrubby Heterotis
  • Shrubby's Heterotis


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Description

Heterotis fruticosa (also called Shrubby heterotis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterotis fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Heterotis fruticosa has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterotis fruticosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by seed and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is tolerant of drought and can withstand some shade.

Where to Find Heterotis fruticosa

Heterotis fruticosa is native to tropical Africa.

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

IPNI record: 77164998-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428056
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
Gudrun Kadereit: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kadereit' in the authors string.
Marie Claire Veranso-Libalah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ver.-Lib.' in the authors string.