Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
orinocensis
ID:
1082649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morley

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 90(1): 14 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081987

Common Names

  • Votomita
  • Votomita Orinocensis
  • Votomita

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Description

Votomita orinocensis (also called Votomita, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a maximum height of 6 meters. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Guyana. It is found in humid and wet forests, usually in areas with high levels of sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Votomita orinocensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Votomita orinocensis is white, with a yellow center and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Votomita orinocensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Votomita orinocensis

Votomita orinocensis can be found in the tropical forests of Venezuela.

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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