Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortehanii
ID:
300155

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 2: 235 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299487



Common Names

  • Mortehanii Sabicea
  • Sabicea mortehanii
  • Mortehanii Sabicea


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Description

Sabicea mortehanii (also called Mortehani's Sabicea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Uses & Benefits

Sabicea mortehanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other wildlife. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sabicea mortehanii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabicea mortehanii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Sabicea mortehanii

Sabicea mortehanii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Sabicea mortehanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sabicea mortehanii?

Sabicea mortehanii

What is the family of Sabicea mortehanii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Sabicea mortehanii?

Mortehani's Sabicea

Species in the Sabicea genus

Sabicea acuminata, Sabicea amazonensis, Sabicea amomi, Sabicea angustifolia, Sabicea arborea, Sabicea aristeguietae, Sabicea aspera, Sabicea asperula, Sabicea bariensis, Sabicea batesii, Sabicea bequaertii, Sabicea bigerrica, Sabicea boliviensis, Sabicea brachiata, Sabicea brachycalyx, Sabicea bracteolata, Sabicea brasiliensis, Sabicea brevipes, Sabicea burchellii, Sabicea calophylla, Sabicea calycina, Sabicea cameroonensis, Sabicea caminata, Sabicea camporum, Sabicea cana, Sabicea capitellata, Sabicea carbunica, Sabicea cauliflora, Sabicea cinerea, Sabicea composita, Sabicea congensis, Sabicea cordata, Sabicea cruciata, Sabicea cuneata, Sabicea dewevrei, Sabicea dewildemaniana, Sabicea dinklagei, Sabicea discolor, Sabicea diversifolia, Sabicea dubia, Sabicea duparquetiana, Sabicea entebbensis, Sabicea erecta, Sabicea exellii, Sabicea ferruginea, Sabicea flagenioides, Sabicea floribunda, Sabicea fulva, Sabicea fulvovenosa, Sabicea gabonica,

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,

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