Conceveiba praealta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praealta
ID:
919874
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Croizat) Punt ex J.Murillo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 24: 365 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919209
Common Names
- Conceveiba praealta
- Tall Conceveiba
- High Conceveiba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conceveiba praealta (also called Tall Conceveiba, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in moist, lowland forests and is characterized by its small, glossy leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Conceveiba praealta is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conceveiba praealta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conceveiba praealta is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Conceveiba praealta
Conceveiba praealta is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Conceveiba genus
Conceveiba maynasensis, Conceveiba guianensis, Conceveiba hostmanii, Conceveiba krukoffii, Conceveiba latifolia, Conceveiba martiana, Conceveiba parvifolia, Conceveiba pleiostemona, Conceveiba praealta, Conceveiba ptariana, Conceveiba rhytidocarpa, Conceveiba santanderensis, Conceveiba terminalis, Conceveiba tristigmata, Conceveiba belizensis,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46463: Based on the initial data import
José Murillo Aldana (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Murillo' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.
Wim Punt (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Punt' in the authors string.