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Aciotis rubricaulis
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Melastomes

Aciotis rubricaulis

Names

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Chinese红茎霞鹿丹
Scientific nameAciotis rubricaulis (Mart. ex DC.) Triana

About this species

Aciotis rubricaulis is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to tropical Central America and South America, ranging from Guatemala to Bolivia and northeastern Brazil. Its natural habitat is tropical moist forests. It is used as a medicine.

The IUCN Red List assesses synonym A. asplundii as Vulnerable, and synonym A. aristellata as Endangered.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMyrtales
FamilyMelastomataceae
GenusAciotis

In Suriname

19Records in Suriname
1936First record
2005Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini9

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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