Status:
valid
Authors:
Acev.-Rodr. & S.W.Brewer
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 75: 143 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347279
Common Names
- Spathelia belizensis
- Belizensis Spathelia
- B. Spathelia
Description
Spathelia belizensis (also called 'Belize spathelia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Belize. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the tropical forests of Belize.
Uses & Benefits
Spathelia belizensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spathelia belizensis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Spathelia belizensis
Spathelia belizensis can be found in Belize.
Spathelia belizensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spathelia belizensis?
Spathelia belizensis
What is the common name of Spathelia belizensis?
Belize Spathelia
Where is Spathelia belizensis found?
It is found in Belize and Guatemala.
Species in the Spathelia genus
Spathelia glabrescens,
Spathelia simplex,
Spathelia vernicosa,
Spathelia subintegra,
Spathelia splendens,
Spathelia cubensis,
Spathelia wrightii,
Spathelia coccinea,
Spathelia bahamensis,
Spathelia brittonii,
Spathelia belizensis,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Steven W. Brewer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Brewer' in the authors string.