Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
606233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 69 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605565

Common Names

  • Cionura-erecta
  • Cionura-erecta-do-norte
  • Cionura-erecta-do-sul

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Synonyms

  • Cynanchum erectum L. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum pallidum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum procumbens Medik. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum rectum Forssk. ex Decne. [unknown]
  • Koelreuteria completa Medik. [unknown]
  • Koelreuteria incompleta Medik. [unknown]
  • Koelreuteria procumbens Medik. [unknown]
  • Marsdenia erecta (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
  • Pergularia erecta (L.) Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Cionura erecta (also called Upright Cionura, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cionura erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cionura erecta has a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cionura erecta is a species of evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and provided with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cionura erecta

Cionura erecta is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Cionura erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cionura erecta?

Cionura erecta

What is the common name of Cionura erecta?

Upright Cionura

What is the natural habitat of Cionura erecta?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

Species in the Cionura genus

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-2721748: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.