Kreodanthus myrmex - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrmex
ID:
796927
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 394 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796260
Common Names
- Kreodanthus myrmex
- Myrmex Kreodanthus
- Myrmex Cottonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kreodanthus myrmex (also called Myrmex Kreodanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kreodanthus myrmex is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kreodanthus myrmex has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kreodanthus myrmex can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Kreodanthus myrmex
Kreodanthus myrmex can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Kreodanthus myrmex FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kreodanthus myrmex?
Kreodanthus myrmex
What type of plant is Kreodanthus myrmex?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Kreodanthus myrmex found?
It is found in Cameroon and Gabon.
Species in the Kreodanthus genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334800: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.