Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cearensis
ID:
1080754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , ser. 2, 1: 318 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080092



Common Names

  • Ceara's Pterolepis
  • Pterolepis Ceara
  • Ceara Pterolepis


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Description

Pterolepis cearensis (also called Cearense Pterolepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small shrub or tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes to montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterolepis cearensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pterolepis cearensis are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Where to Find Pterolepis cearensis

Pterolepis cearensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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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