Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 107 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078891
Common Names
- Large-flower Rhynchanthera
- Grandiflora Rhynchanthera
- Rhynchanthera grandiflora
Description
Rhynchanthera grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Rhynchanthera, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and large, oval leaves. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchanthera grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchanthera grandiflora is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchanthera grandiflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots have formed.
Where to Find Rhynchanthera grandiflora
Rhynchanthera grandiflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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,