Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
albersiana
ID:
605001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunz, Meve & Liede

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Taxon 43: 368 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604333



Common Names

  • Cibirhiza albersiana
  • Albers' Cibirhiza
  • Albers Cibirhiza


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Description

Cibirhiza albersiana (also called Albers' Cibirhiza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cibirhiza albersiana is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cibirhiza albersiana has small white flowers with yellow centres, and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cibirhiza albersiana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cibirhiza albersiana

Cibirhiza albersiana can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Cibirhiza albersiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cibirhiza albersiana?

Cibirhiza albersiana

What is the family of Cibirhiza albersiana?

Acanthaceae

What is the origin of Cibirhiza albersiana?

Africa

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720512: Based on the initial data import
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.
Hans Kunz (1904-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunz' in the authors string.