Acisanthera
Acisanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It contains 11 species and is found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It was described by Patrick [Browne (physician)|Patrick Browne] in 1756.
Distribution
Many species in this genus are found in waterlogged savannas of the tropical regions of Central and South America.Species
, Kew's Plants of [the World Online] accepts the following species:- Acisanthera alata Cogn.
- Acisanthera alsinefolia Triana
- Acisanthera ayangannae M.J.Rocha & P.J.F.Guim.
- Acisanthera boliviensis Cogn. ex Kuntze
- Acisanthera glazioviana Cogn.
- Acisanthera hedyotoidea Triana
- Acisanthera paraguayensis Cogn.
- Acisanthera pulchella Cogn.
- Acisanthera quadrata Juss. ex Poir.
- Acisanthera uniflora Gleason
- Acisanthera variabilis Triana