Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brittonii
ID:
1041622

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 25(3): 208 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040960



Common Names

  • Spathelia brittonii
  • Brittonii Spathelia
  • Spathelia Brittonii


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Description

Spathelia brittonii (also called Caribbean Spathelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant yellow flowers. It is often found in tropical rainforests, but can also be found in other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spathelia brittonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spathelia brittonii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathelia brittonii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Spathelia brittonii

Spathelia brittonii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the countries.

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,