Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urceolata
ID:
300220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13: 293 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299552



Common Names

  • Urceolate Sabicea
  • Sabicea urceolata
  • Urceolate Sabicea Tree


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Description

Sabicea urceolata (also called Urceolate Sabicea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in rainforests, montane forests, and cloud forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, oval leaves with a urceolate shape.

Uses & Benefits

Sabicea urceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sabicea urceolata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabicea urceolata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Sabicea urceolata

Sabicea urceolata can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Sabicea urceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sabicea urceolata?

Sabicea urceolata

What is the common name of Sabicea urceolata?

Urceolate Sabicea

What is the natural habitat of Sabicea urceolata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

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,

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