Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
turbinata
ID:
1265824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Struwe & V.A.Albert

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 691 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265162



Common Names

  • Turbinata Potalia
  • Turbinato Potalia
  • Potalia Turbinata


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Description

Potalia turbinata (also called Turban-shaped Potalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Potalia turbinata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potalia turbinata has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potalia turbinata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Potalia turbinata

Potalia turbinata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Potalia turbinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potalia turbinata?

Potalia turbinata

What is the common name of Potalia turbinata?

Turbinate Potalia

What is the natural habitat of Potalia turbinata?

Dry hillsides and canyons in Mexico

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

Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77062956-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.