Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 2: 299 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080112
Common Names
- Acuminata Rhynchanthera
- Rhynchanthera Acuminata
- Acuminata's Rhynchanthera
Description
Rhynchanthera acuminata (also called Acuminate Rhynchanthera, 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
Rhynchanthera acuminata 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 Rhynchanthera acuminata 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.
Where to Find Rhynchanthera acuminata
Rhynchanthera acuminata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Rhynchanthera genus
Rhynchanthera grandiflora,
Rhynchanthera serrulata,
Rhynchanthera acuminata,
Rhynchanthera bracteata,
Rhynchanthera cordata,
Rhynchanthera latifolia,
Rhynchanthera mexicana,
Rhynchanthera novemnervia,
Rhynchanthera ternata,
Rhynchanthera rosea,
Rhynchanthera paludicola,
Rhynchanthera dichotoma,
Rhynchanthera verbenoides,
Rhynchanthera gardneri,
Rhynchanthera hispida,
Rhynchanthera ursina,
Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha,
Rhynchanthera apurensis,
Rhynchanthera hassleriana,
Rhynchanthera cordifolia,
Rhynchanthera stricta,
Rhynchanthera mollis,
Rhynchanthera goyazensis,
Rhynchanthera imbricata,
Rhynchanthera linearifolia,
Rhynchanthera montana,
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,