Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
329110

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 451 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328442



Common Names

  • Bertiera spicata
  • Spicata Bertiera
  • Bertiera Spicata


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Synonyms

  • Pomatium spicatum C.F.Gaertn. [valid]
  • Bertiera africana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Bertiera pomatium Benth. [valid]
  • Wendlandia pilosa G.Don [valid]
  • Genipa labiata Smeathman ex DC. [valid]
  • Bertiera spicata Wernham [unknown]

Description

Bertiera spicata (also called Bertiera, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, long, thin, green leaf and a single, thin, green stem. It is found in humid, tropical habitats, usually in the understory of tall trees.

Uses & Benefits

Bertiera spicata has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bertiera spicata are white and bell-shaped, with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bertiera spicata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position in order to protect it from strong winds.

Where to Find Bertiera spicata

Bertiera spicata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Bertiera spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bertiera spicata?

Bertiera spicata

What is the common name of Bertiera spicata?

Spicate Bertiera

What is the natural habitat of Bertiera spicata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Bertiera genus

Bertiera adamsii, Bertiera aequatorialis, Bertiera aethiopica, Bertiera angusiana, Bertiera angustifolia, Bertiera annobonensis, Bertiera arctistipula, Bertiera batesii, Bertiera bicarpellata, Bertiera bistipulata, Bertiera borbonica, Bertiera bracteolata, Bertiera bracteosa, Bertiera breviflora, Bertiera chevalieri, Bertiera congolana, Bertiera elabensis, Bertiera fimbriata, Bertiera globiceps, Bertiera gonzaleoides, Bertiera guianensis, Bertiera iturensis, Bertiera lanx, Bertiera laurentii, Bertiera laxa, Bertiera laxissima, Bertiera ledermannii, Bertiera letouzeyi, Bertiera longiloba, Bertiera longithyrsa, Bertiera loraria, Bertiera lujae, Bertiera naucleoides, Bertiera orthopetala, Bertiera parviflora, Bertiera pauloi, Bertiera pedicellata, Bertiera procumbens, Bertiera racemosa, Bertiera retrofracta, Bertiera rufa, Bertiera sphaerica, Bertiera spicata, Bertiera subsessilis, Bertiera tessmannii, Bertiera thollonii, Bertiera thonneri, Bertiera troupinii, Bertiera viburnoides, Bertiera zaluzania,

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-20899: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.