Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
159114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex Hoehne

Source:
ipni

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas 5, Bot. pt. 3: 3 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158443



Common Names

  • Ramosissima Siphanthera
  • Ramosissima Bracken Fern
  • Bracken Fern Ramosissima


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Description

Siphanthera ramosissima (also called 'Branching Siphanthera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in humid montane forests. Its leaves are alternate and elliptic and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Siphanthera ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Siphanthera ramosissima is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphanthera ramosissima is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Siphanthera ramosissima

Siphanthera ramosissima is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, and Bahia.

Siphanthera ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphanthera ramosissima?

Siphanthera ramosissima

What is the common name of Siphanthera ramosissima?

Broom-like Siphanthera

What is the natural habitat of Siphanthera ramosissima?

Dry, sandy soils

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

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237318-2: Based on the initial data import