Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
humboldtiana
ID:
503461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 200 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502793



Common Names

  • Humboldtiana Spigelia
  • Humboldtiana Pinkroot
  • Humboldtiana Worm Grass


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Synonyms

  • Spigelia hassleriana Chodat [unknown]
  • Spigelia hassleriana Kraenzl. [illegitimate]
  • Spigelia guaranitica Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Spigelia intermedia Arechav. [unknown]
  • Spigelia rubelliana Arechav. [unknown]
  • Spigelia uruguaya Arechav. [unknown]
  • Spigelia humboldtiana breviflora Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Spigelia breviflora (Chodat & Hassl.) H.Hurley ex Fern.Casas [valid]
  • Spigelia hassleriana roseiflora Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Spigelia guaranitica interrupta Kraenzl. [illegitimate]
  • Spigelia hassleriana major Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Spigelia humboldtiana (also called 'Humboldt's Spigelia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loganiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a small shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Spigelia humboldtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spigelia humboldtiana is a white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center and a long, curved spadix. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spigelia humboldtiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Spigelia humboldtiana

Spigelia humboldtiana is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Spigelia humboldtiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spigelia humboldtiana?

Spigelia humboldtiana

What type of plant is Spigelia humboldtiana?

It is a shrub

Where is Spigelia humboldtiana native to?

It is native to Central America

Species in the Spigelia genus

Spigelia paraguayensis, Spigelia palmeri, Spigelia nicotianiflora, Spigelia mexicana, Spigelia polystachya, Spigelia hamelioides, Spigelia guianensis, Spigelia longiflora, Spigelia humboldtiana, Spigelia kleinii, Spigelia anthelmia, Spigelia aenea, Spigelia cremnophila, Spigelia caaguazuensis, Spigelia cipoensis, Spigelia chocoensis, Spigelia colimensis, Spigelia megapotamica, Spigelia queretarensis, Spigelia amazonica, Spigelia schultesii, Spigelia genuflexa, Spigelia alabamensis, Spigelia aceifolia, Spigelia amplexicaulis, Spigelia beccabungoides, Spigelia carnosa, Spigelia cascatensis, Spigelia catarinensis, Spigelia heliotropoides, Spigelia herzogiana, Spigelia paraguariensis, Spigelia persicarioides, Spigelia pygmaea, Spigelia ramosa, Spigelia reitzii, Spigelia riedeliana, Spigelia rojasiana, Spigelia tetraptera, Spigelia valenzuelae, Spigelia vestita, Spigelia flemmingiana, Spigelia hedyotidea, Spigelia macrophylla, Spigelia martiana, Spigelia pedunculata, Spigelia pusilla, Spigelia scabrella, Spigelia sellowiana, Spigelia spartioides,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546947-1: Based on the initial data import