Status:
valid
Authors:
Almeda
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 127 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248353
Common Names
- Heterocentron
- Evansii
- Heterocentron
Uses & Benefits
Heterocentron evansii is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a source of fuel and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterocentron evansii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterocentron evansii is a species of flowering plant native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Heterocentron evansii
Heterocentron evansii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Heterocentron evansii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterocentron evansii?
Heterocentron evansii
What is the common name of Heterocentron evansii?
Evans' Heterocentron
What is the natural habitat of Heterocentron evansii?
Found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States
Species in the Heterocentron genus
Heterocentron elegans,
Heterocentron glandulosum,
Heterocentron subtriplinervium,
Heterocentron hirtellum,
Heterocentron suffruticosum,
Heterocentron muricatum,
Heterocentron mexicanum,
Heterocentron purpureum,
Heterocentron alatum,
Heterocentron evansii,
Heterocentron chimalapanum,
Heterocentron laxiflorum,
Heterocentron arstedii,
Heterocentron dicranantherum,
Heterocentron humboldtianum,
Heterocentron breedlovei,
Heterocentron occidentale,
Heterocentron chiapense,
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,