Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utleyorum
ID:
942869

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dwyer) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 215 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942207

Common Names

  • Alibertia utleyorum
  • Utleyorum Alibertia
  • Utleyorum's Alibertia

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Description

Alibertia utleyorum (also called 'Wild Coffee', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Alibertia utleyorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alibertia utleyorum has white, tubular flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alibertia utleyorum is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Alibertia utleyorum

Alibertia utleyorum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-6064: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.