Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
spirei
ID:
163202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Veldkamp & J.F.Maxwell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 33(2): 324 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162531



Common Names

  • Pseudodissochaeta Spirei
  • Spire's Pseudodissochaeta
  • Spire's Pseudodissochaeta Plant


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Synonyms

  • Medinilla spirei Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Pseudodissochaeta spirei (also called Spire's Pseudodissochaeta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudodissochaeta spirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudodissochaeta spirei is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudodissochaeta spirei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.

Where to Find Pseudodissochaeta spirei

Pseudodissochaeta spirei can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

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Spirei Fern

Where does Pseudodissochaeta spirei grow?

Pseudodissochaeta spirei is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

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

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
J.F. Maxwell (1945-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Maxwell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908178-1: Based on the initial data import