Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Louzada & Wand.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
J. Bromeliad Soc. 66: 14 (2016 publ. 2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318177
Common Names
- Sincoraea navioides
- Navioides Sincoraea
- Sincoraea Navioides
Description
Sincoraea navioides (also called 'Cacao de Monte', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and its leaves are alternate, simple, and elliptic. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sincoraea navioides has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sincoraea navioides has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Sincoraea navioides: This plant is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Sincoraea navioides
Sincoraea navioides can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Sergipe.
Sincoraea navioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sincoraea navioides?
Sincoraea navioides
What are the common names of Sincoraea navioides?
Navioid Sincoraea
What is the natural habitat of Sincoraea navioides?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Sincoraea genus
Sincoraea amoena,
Sincoraea albopicta,
Sincoraea humilis,
Sincoraea mucugensis,
Sincoraea navioides,
Sincoraea ophiuroides,
Sincoraea rafaelii,
Sincoraea ulei,
Sincoraea burle-marxii,
Sincoraea hatschbachii,
Sincoraea heleniceae,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161376-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].