Alibertia verticillata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ducke) J.Schultze-Motel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Mansfeld Verz. Landw. Gart. Kult. 2: 1094 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942240
Common Names
- Alibertia verticillata
- Verticillata Alibertia
- Verticillata's Alibertia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alibertia verticillata (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 verticillata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Alibertia verticillata var. stipularis (Ducke) Delprete & C.H.Perss.Alibertia verticillata var. verticillata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alibertia verticillata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alibertia verticillata 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 verticillata
Alibertia verticillata is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Alibertia genus
Alibertia atlantica, Alibertia dwyeri, Alibertia patinoi, Alibertia bertierifolia, Alibertia claviflora, Alibertia curviflora, Alibertia edulis, Alibertia latifolia, Alibertia sorbilis, Alibertia utleyorum, Alibertia verticillata, Alibertia latifolium, Alibertia occidentalis, Alibertia duckeana, Alibertia tessmannii, Alibertia venezuelensis,
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-6067: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Jürgen Schultze-Motel (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Schultze-Motel' in the authors string.