Catanthera tawaensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tawaensis
ID:
1276682
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Regalado
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Blumea 35(1): 64 (1990): (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276020
Common Names
- Tawaensis Catanthera
- Tawaensis's Catanthera
- Catanthera Tawaensis
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Catanthera tawaensis (also called False Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in wet forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Catanthera tawaensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catanthera tawaensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catanthera tawaensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 2m in height.
Where to Find Catanthera tawaensis
Catanthera tawaensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Catanthera genus
Catanthera lysipetala, Catanthera brassii, Catanthera endertii, Catanthera kinabaluensis, Catanthera sleumeri, Catanthera longistylis, Catanthera multiflora, Catanthera novoguineensis, Catanthera nummularia, Catanthera ovata, Catanthera paniculata, Catanthera peltata, Catanthera pilosa, Catanthera royenii, Catanthera quintuplinervis, Catanthera schlechteri, Catanthera tawaensis, Catanthera tetrandra, Catanthera keris,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50285072: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Jacinto Cajayon Regalado (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regalado' in the authors string.