Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nudipes
ID:
311963

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


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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.

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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

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-192454: Based on the initial data import
Yūshun Kudō (1887-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kudô' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.