Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
spruceanum
ID:
1237899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Morillo) Liede

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 43 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237237

Common Names

  • Metastelma spruceanum
  • Spruceanum Metastelma
  • Metastelma

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Description

Metastelma spruceanum (also called Spruce Metastelma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Metastelma spruceanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metastelma spruceanum is white with yellow centers and has four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metastelma spruceanum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Metastelma spruceanum

Metastelma spruceanum is native to the tropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Metastelma spruceanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metastelma spruceanum?

Metastelma spruceanum

What is the natural habitat of Metastelma spruceanum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the conservation status of Metastelma spruceanum?

Least Concern

Species in the Metastelma genus

Metastelma sepium, Metastelma albiflorum, Metastelma schlechtendalii, Metastelma warmingii, Metastelma uncinatum, Metastelma broadwayi, Metastelma mirifolium, Metastelma burchellii, Metastelma arizonicum, Metastelma astephanoides, Metastelma miserum, Metastelma paraquense, Metastelma parviflorum, Metastelma myrtifolium, Metastelma lineare, Metastelma martinicense, Metastelma exasperatum, Metastelma cubense, Metastelma ekmanii, Metastelma dorrii, Metastelma hirtellum, Metastelma huberi, Metastelma giuliettianum, Metastelma grandiflorum, Metastelma hamatum, Metastelma harleyi, Metastelma chiapense, Metastelma chimantense, Metastelma cordatifolium, Metastelma atrovirens, Metastelma ditassoides, Metastelma fiebrigii, Metastelma gracile, Metastelma mathewsii, Metastelma northropiae, Metastelma pedunculare, Metastelma purpurascens, Metastelma sepicola, Metastelma bahamense, Metastelma barbigerum, Metastelma blodgetti, Metastelma brachystephanum, Metastelma californicum, Metastelma linearifolium, Metastelma palmeri, Metastelma penicillatum, Metastelma latifolium, Metastelma pringlei, Metastelma schaffneri, Metastelma aemulans,

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

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994860-1: Based on the initial data import