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−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.
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+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.{{SCH}}
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==Cultivation==
==Cultivation==
