Centradenia

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Read about Centradenia in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Centradenia (Greek for spurred gland, alluding to the anther glands). Melastomaceae. Tropical herbs or sub-shrubs grown in warmhouses for their showy-colored leaves and pretty flowers. Branches angled or winged: lvs. petiolate, opposite, lanceolate or ovate, entire, ribbed: fls. with 4-lobed calyx, 4 petals, 8 stamens, and a 4-loculed ovary, pink or white, in axillary or terminal clusters.—Species 4-6, in Mex. and Cent. Amer. They fall into 2 groups,— those with very unequal stamens, and C. floribunda with nearly equal stamens. Centradenias are very showy and desirable plants. The stems are often colored. They like rich leaf-mold with sharp sand, and brisk heat. Give a light but shady position. Strong plants are much benefited by liquid manure, and such applications give better colors in both flowers and fruit.^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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