Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1042802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Rubas. & D.G. Long

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 33(2): 167 2011

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042140

Common Names

  • Clevea
  • Pusilla
  • Clevea

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Description

Clevea pusilla (also called 'Small Clevea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a shrub with opposite leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clevea pusilla is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clevea pusilla is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clevea pusilla is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist. Once established, Clevea pusilla requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Clevea pusilla

Clevea pusilla can be found in South America.

References

David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100374230: Based on data supplied by Bryonames