Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parietarioides
ID:
966511

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-0000965849

Common Names

  • Wall Exallage
  • Wall Exallage
  • Wall Exallage

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Description

Exallage parietarioides (also called Wall-Leafed Exallage, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical rainforests and has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Exallage parietarioides is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Exallage parietarioides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exallage parietarioides 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 parietarioides

Exallage parietarioides is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

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:748877-1: Based on the initial data import