Wine-rose villamilla (Villamilla rosea-oenia)

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Villamilla rosea-oenia - Species Overview and Botanical Details

Characterized by its unique growth habit and subtle coloration, Villamilla rosea-oenia offers significant interest to botanical researchers.

This taxon is typically encountered in neotropical forest environments where it plays a subtle role in the understory ecology.

Taxonomy

  • царство Plantae
  • division Tracheophytes (Vascular Plants)
  • subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
  • Angiosperms
  • mesangiosperms (Core angiosperms)
  • eudicots
  • Superasterids
  • order Caryophyllales
  • family Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed family)
  • genus Villamilla (Forest Villamil's pokeweed)
  • species Villamilla rosea-oenia (Wine-rose villamilla)

Living Pulse

Morphology

The morphology of this species is characterized by its woody, shrubby growth form that occasionally develops into a small tree. The plant features distinctive foliage and delicate inflorescences.

  • Foliage: The leaves are arranged alternately, showing an ovate-elliptic shape with entire margins. They often exhibit a characteristic coppery or reddish-bronze luster, particularly on the abaxial surface.
  • Inflorescence: Tiny, inconspicuous flowers are gathered in elongated, pendulous racemes. These blossoms feature four tepals and range in color from pale green to dusty pink.
  • Fruit: Small, rounded fruits succeed the flowers, containing dark seeds typical of related taxa in the order.

Applications

This species is primarily valued for botanical research and conservation. Its unique leaf pigmentation and growth habit make it a subject of interest in taxonomic studies of Neotropical flora.

Due to the presence of specialized secondary metabolites, related species are occasionally investigated for potential chemical properties, though direct commercial use remains minimal.

Interesting facts

Taxonomic history reveals that this species is closely associated with the genus Ledenbergia, often appearing under synonymy in classical literature. The bronze sheen of the leaves serves as a key visual identifier in the field.

Geography of distribution

  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Peru

Sources

  • POWO: Plants of the World Online
  • WFO: World Flora Online
  • GBIF: Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Technical Information

External Databases: GBIF, Tropicos

See also

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