Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
arenaria
ID:
1080801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 193 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080139



Common Names

  • Arenaria Siphanthera
  • Siphanthera Arenaria
  • Arenaria's Siphanthera


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Description

Siphanthera arenaria (also called Sandy Siphanthera, 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

Siphanthera arenaria 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 flower of Siphanthera arenaria is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphanthera arenaria is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Siphanthera arenaria

Siphanthera arenaria can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.

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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