Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
oerstedii
ID:
1079552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Triana) Almeda & Whiffin

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 5: 305 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078890

Common Names

  • Oersted's Pilocosta
  • Oersted Pilocosta
  • Pilocosta oerstedii

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Description

Pilocosta oerstedii (also called Oersted's Pilocosta, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilocosta oerstedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilocosta oerstedii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilocosta oerstedii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until roots have formed.

Where to Find Pilocosta oerstedii

Pilocosta oerstedii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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-20300228: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Trevor Paul Whiffin (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whiffin' in the authors string.