Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) R.Ortiz
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 100: 61. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423561
Common Names
- Curarea iquitana
- Iquita Curarea
- Iquita Curarea
Description
Curarea iquitana (also called Iquitana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Curarea iquitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Curarea iquitana has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Curarea iquitana is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Curarea iquitana
Curarea iquitana can be found in South America.
Curarea iquitana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curarea iquitana?
Curarea iquitana
What is the common name of Curarea iquitana?
Iquitos curarea
What is the natural habitat of Curarea iquitana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Curarea genus
Species in the Menispermaceae family
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Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,