Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chodat) Paiva
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 50: 128 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721577
Common Names
- Heterosamara Cabrae
- Coral Plant
- Coral Bush
Synonyms
- Polygala cabrae Chodat [unknown]
Description
Heterosamara cabrae (also called Chupa-chupa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heterosamara cabrae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterosamara cabrae is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedling is a small, erect, herbaceous plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterosamara cabrae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Heterosamara cabrae
Heterosamara cabrae is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Heterosamara cabrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterosamara cabrae?
Heterosamara cabrae
What is the common name of Heterosamara cabrae?
Cabra's Heterosamara
What is the family of Heterosamara cabrae?
Malpighiaceae
Species in the Heterosamara genus
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,