Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
dacryodifolia
ID:
439788

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

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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.

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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 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,