Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
quitense
ID:
1237898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Liede

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 43 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237236



Common Names

  • Metastelma quitense
  • Quitense Metastelma
  • Metastelma


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Description

Metastelma quitense (also called Quito Metastelma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Ecuador. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma quitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metastelma quitense has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma quitense is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Metastelma quitense

Metastelma quitense is native to the tropical forests of Ecuador.

Metastelma quitense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metastelma quitense?

Metastelma quitense

What is the natural habitat of Metastelma quitense?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the conservation status of Metastelma quitense?

Least Concern

Species in the Metastelma genus

Metastelma sepium, Metastelma albiflorum, Metastelma schlechtendalii, Metastelma warmingii, Metastelma uncinatum, Metastelma broadwayi, Metastelma mirifolium, Metastelma burchellii, Metastelma arizonicum, Metastelma astephanoides, Metastelma miserum, Metastelma paraquense, Metastelma parviflorum, Metastelma myrtifolium, Metastelma lineare, Metastelma martinicense, Metastelma exasperatum, Metastelma cubense, Metastelma ekmanii, Metastelma dorrii, Metastelma hirtellum, Metastelma huberi, Metastelma giuliettianum, Metastelma grandiflorum, Metastelma hamatum, Metastelma harleyi, Metastelma chiapense, Metastelma chimantense, Metastelma cordatifolium, Metastelma atrovirens, Metastelma ditassoides, Metastelma fiebrigii, Metastelma gracile, Metastelma mathewsii, Metastelma northropiae, Metastelma pedunculare, Metastelma purpurascens, Metastelma sepicola, Metastelma bahamense, Metastelma barbigerum, Metastelma blodgetti, Metastelma brachystephanum, Metastelma californicum, Metastelma linearifolium, Metastelma palmeri, Metastelma penicillatum, Metastelma latifolium, Metastelma pringlei, Metastelma schaffneri, Metastelma aemulans,

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994859-1: Based on the initial data import