Curtia confusa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
631535
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grothe & Maas
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 87: 42 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630867
Common Names
- Curtia confusa
- Confusa Curtia
- Curtia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Curtia confusa (also called 'Confused Curtia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Curtia confusa has been used for ornamental purposes, as a food source, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Curtia confusa are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Curtia confusa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Curtia confusa
Curtia confusa is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Curtia confusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curtia confusa?
Curtia confusa
What is the natural habitat of Curtia confusa?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
What are the common uses of Curtia confusa?
Traditional medicine, dyeing, and tanning
Species in the Curtia genus
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
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
E.H.M. Grothe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grothe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275470-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.