Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
439772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 211 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439104

Common Names

  • Santiria Oblongifolia
  • Oblong-leaved Santiria
  • Oblong-leaved Santiria

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Synonyms

  • Santiria latifolia Stapf ex Ridl. [unknown]
  • Santiria maingayi A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Santiria caesia Engl. [unknown]
  • Canarium eupteron Miq. [unknown]
  • Canarium oblongifolium Miq. [unknown]

Description

Santiria oblongifolia (also called 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Santiria oblongifolia

Santiria oblongifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Santiria oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Santiria oblongifolia?

Santiria oblongifolia

What is the family of Santiria oblongifolia?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Santiria oblongifolia?

Oblong-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,