Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Murillo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 24(92): 368. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919274
Common Names
- Conceveiba tristigmata
- Three-Stigma Conceveiba
- Three-Stigmas Conceveiba
Description
Conceveiba tristigmata (also called Three-stigmas 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 tristigmata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conceveiba tristigmata has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conceveiba tristigmata 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 tristigmata
Conceveiba tristigmata 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,