Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
purdieana
ID:
793608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Antonelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Taxon 54: 26 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792941

Common Names

  • Ciliosemina-purdieana
  • Ciliosemina-de-purdieana
  • Ciliosemina-de-purdieana-de-oliveira

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Description

Ciliosemina purdieana (also called Purdieana Ciliosemina, among many other common names) is a small, shrub-like plant with small, ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ciliosemina purdieana is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ciliosemina purdieana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ciliosemina purdieana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.

Where to Find Ciliosemina purdieana

Ciliosemina purdieana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ciliosemina purdieana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ciliosemina purdieana?

Ciliosemina purdieana

What is the family of Ciliosemina purdieana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ciliosemina purdieana?

Purdieana Daisy

Species in the Ciliosemina genus

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-331518: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Alexandre Antonelli (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Antonelli' in the authors string.