Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
957594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 72. 1798 [late Dec 1798]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956932



Common Names

  • Verticillate Alzatea
  • Verticillate Eugenia
  • Verticillate Cherry


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Description

Alzatea verticillata (also called Whorled Alzatea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, lowland habitats such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Alzatea verticillata is used as an ornamental plant and to make a tea that is used to treat digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alzatea verticillata sub. verticillata
Alzatea verticillata sub. amplifolia S.A.Graham

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alzatea verticillata is a white, 5-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alzatea verticillata can be propagated by seed, cuttings or air layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade, but will not flower as well in shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Alzatea verticillata

Alzatea verticillata is native to Mexico.

Species in the Alzatea genus

Species in the Alzateaceae family

References

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30130749-2: Based on WCVP December 2022 release.