Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allenii
ID:
1275346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hammel & Grayum

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 279 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274684



Common Names

  • Hasseltia allenii
  • Allenii Hasseltia
  • Alleni Hasseltia


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Description

Hasseltia allenii (also called Allen's Hasseltia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hasseltia allenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hasseltia allenii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hasseltia allenii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds.

Where to Find Hasseltia allenii

Hasseltia allenii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Hasseltia allenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hasseltia allenii?

Hasseltia allenii

What is the common name of Hasseltia allenii?

Allenii Hasseltia

What is the natural habitat of Hasseltia allenii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50274710: Based on the initial data import
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.