Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
624970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 17 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624302

Common Names

  • Coutoubea humilis
  • Low Coutoubea
  • Dwarf Coutoubea

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Description

Coutoubea humilis (also called Humilis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant, native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Coutoubea humilis is used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coutoubea humilis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coutoubea humilis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is widely cultivated in gardens. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Coutoubea humilis

Coutoubea humilis is native to Central and South America.

Coutoubea humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coutoubea humilis?

Coutoubea humilis

What is the common name of Coutoubea humilis?

Coutoubea humilis

What is the family of Coutoubea humilis?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:67511-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.