Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
1082993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. 349 (1849) (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082331



Common Names

  • Heterotis Prostrata
  • Prostrata Heterotis
  • Heterotis


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Description

Heterotis prostrata (also called Prostrate Heterotis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America, usually found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with distinctive, pink-tinged petals.

Uses & Benefits

Heterotis prostrata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterotis prostrata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterotis prostrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Heterotis prostrata

Heterotis prostrata is native to 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,