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.[2] Its natural habitat is tropical moist forests.[1] It is used as a medicine.[2]
| Aciotis rubricaulis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Aciotis |
| Species: | A. rubricaulis |
| Binomial name | |
| Aciotis rubricaulis | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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The IUCN Red List assesses synonym A. asplundii as Vulnerable,[1] and synonym A. aristellata as Endangered.[3]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Cotton, E.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Aciotis asplundii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004 e.T45660A11005729. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45660A11005729.en. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Aciotis rubricaulis (Mart. ex DC.) Triana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Cotton, E.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Aciotis aristellata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004 e.T45659A11005819. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45659A11005819.en. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
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