Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
alenensis
ID:
1341908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ver.-Lib. & O.Lachenaud

Source:
ipni

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 118: 97. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354362



Common Names

  • Nothodissotis alenensis
  • Alenensis Nothodissotis
  • Alenensis


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Description

Nothodissotis alenensis (also called Alen Nothodissotis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical forests of Central America and grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothodissotis alenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothodissotis alenensis is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothodissotis alenensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Nothodissotis alenensis

Nothodissotis alenensis is native to India.

Nothodissotis alenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothodissotis alenensis?

Nothodissotis alenensis

What is the family of Nothodissotis alenensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Nothodissotis alenensis?

Alen's Nothodissotis

Species in the Nothodissotis genus

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

Olivier Lachenaud (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lachenaud' in the authors string.
Marie Claire Veranso-Libalah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ver.-Lib.' in the authors string.