Status:
valid
Authors:
A.W.Benn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 537 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439157
Common Names
- Santiria Conferta
- Confert Santiria
- Confert Santiria
Synonyms
- Santiria wrayi King [unknown]
Description
Santiria conferta (also called Conferta Santiria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 3 meters. It has oblong leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Santiria conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Santiria conferta has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santiria conferta is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and warm until they root.
Where to Find Santiria conferta
Santiria conferta is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Santiria conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santiria conferta?
Santiria conferta
Where is Santiria conferta native to?
Central and South America
What type of plant is Santiria conferta?
Tropical shrub
Species in the Santiria genus
Santiria laevigata,
Santiria megaphylla,
Santiria grandiflora,
Santiria trimera,
Santiria griffithii,
Santiria havilandii,
Santiria impressinervis,
Santiria kalkmaniana,
Santiria mollis,
Santiria sarawakana,
Santiria rubiginosa,
Santiria oblongifolia,
Santiria nigricans,
Santiria ridleyi,
Santiria dacryodifolia,
Santiria apiculata,
Santiria conferta,
Santiria tomentosa,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,