Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1132883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132221

Common Names

  • Sherardia orientalis
  • Orientalis
  • Sherardia

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Description

Sherardia orientalis (also called 'Sherardia', 'Sherardia orientalis' and 'Sherardia orientalis var. orientalis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has simple, alternate leaves. It is found in wet tropical forests, from sea level to 1000 meters in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Sherardia orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make tea and jams.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sherardia orientalis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sherardia orientalis is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Sherardia orientalis

Sherardia orientalis is native to eastern Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Sherardia 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 tro-27903068: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.