Sabicea chocoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 284 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336412
Common Names
- Sabicea chocoana
- Chocoana
- Sabicea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sabicea chocoana (also called Choco Sabicea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sabicea chocoana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sabicea chocoana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sabicea chocoana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Once seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Sabicea chocoana
Sabicea chocoana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Sabicea chocoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabicea chocoana?
Sabicea chocoana
What is the common name of Sabicea chocoana?
Choco Sabicea
What is the natural habitat of Sabicea chocoana?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Sabicea genus
Sabicea acuminata, Sabicea amazonensis, Sabicea amomi, Sabicea angustifolia, Sabicea arborea, Sabicea aristeguietae, Sabicea aspera, Sabicea asperula, Sabicea bariensis, Sabicea batesii, Sabicea bequaertii, Sabicea bigerrica, Sabicea boliviensis, Sabicea brachiata, Sabicea brachycalyx, Sabicea bracteolata, Sabicea brasiliensis, Sabicea brevipes, Sabicea burchellii, Sabicea calophylla, Sabicea calycina, Sabicea cameroonensis, Sabicea caminata, Sabicea camporum, Sabicea cana, Sabicea capitellata, Sabicea carbunica, Sabicea cauliflora, Sabicea cinerea, Sabicea composita, Sabicea congensis, Sabicea cordata, Sabicea cruciata, Sabicea cuneata, Sabicea dewevrei, Sabicea dewildemaniana, Sabicea dinklagei, Sabicea discolor, Sabicea diversifolia, Sabicea dubia, Sabicea duparquetiana, Sabicea entebbensis, Sabicea erecta, Sabicea exellii, Sabicea ferruginea, Sabicea flagenioides, Sabicea floribunda, Sabicea fulva, Sabicea fulvovenosa, Sabicea gabonica,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216775: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.