Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auricularia
ID:
966494

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 142 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965832

Common Names

  • Exallage auricularia
  • Auricularia Yam
  • Auricularia Potato

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Description

Exallage auricularia (also called Auricularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist forests, tropical dry forests, and tropical moist shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Exallage auricularia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Exallage auricularia sub. auricularia
Exallage auricularia sub. venosa (Blume) ined.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exallage auricularia has white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exallage auricularia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Exallage auricularia

Exallage auricularia is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:748862-1: Based on the initial data import