Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buruensis
ID:
966497

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965835

Common Names

  • Exallage buruensis
  • Buruensis Yam
  • Buruensis Potato

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exallage buruensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plants should be spaced about 1-2 feet apart.

Where to Find Exallage buruensis

Exallage buruensis is native to Indonesia and can be found on the island of Buru.

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' 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:748864-1: Based on the initial data import