Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patinoi
ID:
923587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Delprete & C.H.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 137 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922922

Common Names

  • Alibertia Patinoi
  • Patinoi Alibertia
  • Patino's Alibertia

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Description

Alibertia patinoi (also called Patino's Alibertia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alibertia patinoi is a species of shrub native to Colombia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alibertia patinoi has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alibertia patinoi is a species of shrub native to Colombia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a warm and humid environment and kept moist until rooting.

Where to Find Alibertia patinoi

Alibertia patinoi is native to Colombia.

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-468598: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.
Claes Håkan Persson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Perss.' in the authors string.