Condaminea elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
920204
Status:
valid
Authors:
Delprete
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 77: 114. 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919539
Common Names
- Condaminea elegans
- Elegant Condaminea
- Elegant-Flower Condaminea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Condaminea elegans (also called Elegant Condaminea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub with a spreading habit and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Condaminea elegans is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Condaminea elegans has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Condaminea elegans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Condaminea elegans
Condaminea elegans is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Condaminea 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-46500: Based on the initial data import
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.