Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) Kudô
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Mem. Fac. Sci. Taihoku Imp. Univ. 2: 53 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311295
Common Names
- Siphocranion nudipes
- Nudipes Siphocranion
- Siphocranion Nudipes
Synonyms
- Plectranthus nudipes Hemsl. [unknown]
- Hancea nudipes (Hemsl.) Dunn [unknown]
Description
Siphocranion nudipes (also called Siphocranion nudipes, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Siphocranion nudipes is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siphocranion nudipes is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphocranion nudipes can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location to ensure successful cultivation.
Where to Find Siphocranion nudipes
Siphocranion nudipes can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Siphocranion nudipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphocranion nudipes?
Siphocranion nudipes
What type of plant is Siphocranion nudipes?
A shrub
Where is Siphocranion nudipes found?
South America
Species in the Siphocranion genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,