Pterolepis glomerata
False Meadowbeauty
Also known as: Arthrostema angusturense DC. +19 more
- Arthrostema angusturense DC.
- Arthrostema brachyandrum Cham.
- Arthrostema capitatum Naudin
- Arthrostema glomeratum Cham.
- Arthrostema salzmannii Naudin
- Arthrostemma angusturenese (Rich.) Cogn.
- Arthrostemma angusturense (Rich.) Naudin
- Arthrostemma angusturense DC.
- Arthrostemma brachyandrum Cham.
- Arthrostemma capitatum (Rich.) Naudin
- Arthrostemma glomeratum (Rottb.) Cham.
- Arthrostemma salzmannii Naudin
- Chaetogastra callichaeta Benth.
- Chaetogastra glomerata (Rottb.) Benth.
- Chaetogastra sherardioides DC.
- Osbeckia glomerata (Rottb.) DC.
- Osbeckia glomerata var. albiflora DC.
- Osbeckia maritima A.St.-Hil.
- Osbeckia sipaneoides DC.
- Pterolepis capitata (Rich.) Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Pterolepis glomerata (commonly known as False Meadowbeauty) is a shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Leeward Is., Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii