Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
807132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halford & R.J.F.Hend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 225 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806466



Common Names

  • Shonia carinata
  • Carinata Shonia
  • Carinata Tree


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Description

Shonia carinata (also called Carinate Shonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 18 m tall with a stem diameter of up to 18 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Shonia carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Shonia carinata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Shonia carinata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Shonia carinata

Shonia carinata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Shonia carinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Shonia carinata?

Shonia carinata

What is the common name of Shonia carinata?

Carinate Shonia

What is the natural habitat of Shonia carinata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-344734: Based on the initial data import
Rodney Henderson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.F.Hend.' in the authors string.
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.