Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arequipensis
ID:
918825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Botta) N.O'Leary & P.Peralta

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 782 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918160



Common Names

  • Mulguraea arequipensis
  • Arequipensis Mulguraea
  • Arequipensis Flower


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Description

Mulguraea arequipensis (also called Arequipa Mulguraea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Peru. It typically grows in moist, shady forests, and can reach up to 2 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Mulguraea arequipensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mulguraea arequipensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mulguraea arequipensis is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and kept in a warm, moist environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mulguraea arequipensis

Mulguraea arequipensis is found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Silvia Margarita Botta (1942-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Botta' in the authors string.
Nataly O'Leary (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.O'Leary' in the authors string.
Paola Peralta (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Peralta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105905-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].