Conceveiba krukoffii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krukoffii
ID:
919744
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 17: 414 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919079
Common Names
- Krukoffii Conceveiba
- Conceveiba krukoffii
- Conceveiba krukoffii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conceveiba krukoffii (also called Krukoff's Conceveiba, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in moist, lowland forests and is characterized by its small, glossy leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Conceveiba krukoffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conceveiba krukoffii has small, yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conceveiba krukoffii is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and cold temperatures.
Where to Find Conceveiba krukoffii
Conceveiba krukoffii is native to tropical regions of South America.
Species in the Conceveiba genus
Conceveiba maynasensis, Conceveiba guianensis, Conceveiba hostmanii, Conceveiba krukoffii, Conceveiba latifolia, Conceveiba martiana, Conceveiba parvifolia, Conceveiba pleiostemona, Conceveiba praealta, Conceveiba ptariana, Conceveiba rhytidocarpa, Conceveiba santanderensis, Conceveiba terminalis, Conceveiba tristigmata, Conceveiba belizensis,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46450: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.