Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
1411315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eichler) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.265277778. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423780



Common Names

  • Morisonia sprucei
  • Sprucei Morisonia
  • Sprucei


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Description

Morisonia sprucei (also called Spruce's morisonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Morisonia sprucei is a shrub found in South America. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morisonia sprucei is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morisonia sprucei is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Morisonia sprucei

Morisonia sprucei is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Morisonia sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morisonia sprucei?

Morisonia sprucei

What is the common name of Morisonia sprucei?

Spruce's Morisonia

What is the natural habitat of Morisonia sprucei?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Morisonia genus

Morisonia multiflora, Morisonia americana, Morisonia flexuosa, Morisonia oblongifolia, Morisonia salicifolia, Morisonia asperifolia, Morisonia tafallana, Morisonia tenuisiliqua, Morisonia frondosa, Morisonia domingensis, Morisonia mirifica, Morisonia lundellii, Morisonia peruviana, Morisonia elegans, Morisonia tarapotensis, Morisonia dolichopoda, Morisonia tweedieana, Morisonia ecuadorica, Morisonia urbani, Morisonia coimbrana, Morisonia ferruginea, Morisonia sprucei, Morisonia yunckeri, Morisonia singularis, Morisonia mollicella, Morisonia hastata, Morisonia odoratissmia, Morisonia pulcherrima, Morisonia humilis, Morisonia nemorosa, Morisonia crotonoides, Morisonia pittieri, Morisonia matogrossensis, Morisonia heydeana, Morisonia yco, Morisonia atamisquea, Morisonia cuatrecasasiana, Morisonia sessilis, Morisonia incana, Morisonia speciosa, Morisonia valerabella, Morisonia calciphila, Morisonia dressleri, Morisonia polyantha, Morisonia lineata, Morisonia stenopetala, Morisonia tuxtlensis, Morisonia petiolaris, Morisonia paradoxa, Morisonia martiana,

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.