Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
glabra
ID:
353529

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 8: 1 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352861

Common Names

  • Carruthersia glabra
  • Smooth Carruthersia
  • Smooth Carruthersia Grass

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Description

Carruthersia glabra (also called Smooth Carruthersia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carruthersia glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carruthersia glabra has small yellow flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carruthersia glabra is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Carruthersia glabra

Carruthersia glabra is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.

Carruthersia glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carruthersia glabra?

Carruthersia glabra

What is the common name of Carruthersia glabra?

Carruthersia glabra

What is the natural habitat of Carruthersia glabra?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232376: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.