Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
1318675

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.A.Keller) H.A.Keller

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 26: 134 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331129

Common Names

  • Patens Topea
  • Patent Topea
  • Patent Topea Grass

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Description

Topea patens (also called 'Topea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub, growing up to 2m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Topea patens is used for timber, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Topea patens are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Topea patens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Topea patens

Topea patens can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil and Peru.

Topea patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Topea patens?

Topea patens

What is the family of Topea patens?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Topea patens?

Patens Topea

Species in the Topea 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

Hector A. Keller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Keller' in the authors string.