Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) Chatrou
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 133 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244618
Common Names
- Klarobelia lucida
- Shining Klarobelia
- Klarobelia
Description
Klarobelia lucida (also called Shiny Klarobelia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin.
Uses & Benefits
Klarobelia lucida is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klarobelia lucida has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Klarobelia lucida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate drought and is rarely affected by pests or diseases.
Where to Find Klarobelia lucida
Klarobelia lucida is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Ecuador and Peru.
Klarobelia lucida FAQ
What are the common names of Klarobelia lucida?
Shiny Klarobelia
What is the growth habit of Klarobelia lucida?
It is an erect, clump-forming perennial.
What is the best soil type for Klarobelia lucida?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Species in the Klarobelia genus
Klarobelia subglobosa,
Klarobelia napoensis,
Klarobelia inundata,
Klarobelia megalocarpa,
Klarobelia lucida,
Klarobelia candida,
Klarobelia cauliflora,
Klarobelia anomala,
Klarobelia stipitata,
Klarobelia peruviana,
Klarobelia pumila,
Klarobelia pandoensis,
Klarobelia rocioae,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,