Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
concinna
ID:
1305853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pirani & P.Dias

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 117: 37 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318307



Common Names

  • Metrodorea concinna
  • Concinna Metrodorea
  • Metrodorea Concinna


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Description

Metrodorea concinna (also called 'Concinna' and 'Concinna-de-serra', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has ovate leaves with entire margins and white flowers with yellowish anthers. It grows in the Atlantic Forest biome, in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Metrodorea concinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metrodorea concinna has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metrodorea concinna can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Metrodorea concinna

Metrodorea concinna is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.

Metrodorea concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metrodorea concinna?

Metrodorea concinna

What type of plant is Metrodorea concinna?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae.

Where is Metrodorea concinna native to?

It is native to Brazil.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Pedro Dias: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Dias' in the authors string.