Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 5: 83 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439120
Common Names
- Santiria Dacryodifolia
- Tear-drop Santiria
- Tear-drop Santiria
Description
Santiria dacryodifolia (also called Dacryodifolia 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 dacryodifolia 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
The flower of Santiria dacryodifolia is a small, white bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santiria dacryodifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Santiria dacryodifolia
Santiria dacryodifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Santiria dacryodifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santiria dacryodifolia?
Santiria dacryodifolia
What is the family of Santiria dacryodifolia?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Santiria dacryodifolia?
Tear-leaved Santiria
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,