Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
latifolia
ID:
808104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillespie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 74: 18 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807438

Common Names

  • Carruthersia Latifolia
  • Latifolia Carruthersia
  • Latifolia's Carruthersia

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Description

Carruthersia latifolia (also called 'Latifolia Carruthersia', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carruthersia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carruthersia latifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that appear in late spring and early summer. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carruthersia latifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Carruthersia latifolia

Carruthersia latifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Carruthersia latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carruthersia latifolia?

Carruthersia latifolia

What is the common name of Carruthersia latifolia?

Broad-leaved Carruthersia

What is the natural habitat of Carruthersia latifolia?

Tropical forests and woodlands

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-34568: Based on the initial data import
John Wynn Gillespie (1901-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillespie' in the authors string.