Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Candollea 17: 113 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587940
Common Names
- Caribea litoralis
- Caribea Litoralis
- Caribea Litoralis
Description
Caribea litoralis (also called 'Caribea litoralis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist forests, swamps, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caribea litoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caribea litoralis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caribea litoralis is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, the soil should be well-drained and the plant should be kept in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it occasionally.
Where to Find Caribea litoralis
Caribea litoralis is native to the Caribbean.
Caribea litoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caribea litoralis?
Caribea litoralis
What are the common names of Caribea litoralis?
Coastal Caribea, Coastal Carib-ea
What is the natural habitat of Caribea litoralis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Caribea genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,