Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
624972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 179 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624304

Common Names

  • Coutoubea minor
  • Small Coutoubea
  • Lesser Coutoubea

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Description

Coutoubea minor (also called Minor, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant, native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Coutoubea minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and soaps. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coutoubea minor is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coutoubea minor is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is widely cultivated in gardens. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Coutoubea minor

Coutoubea minor is native to Central and South America.

Coutoubea minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coutoubea minor?

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What is the common name of Coutoubea minor?

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What is the family of Coutoubea minor?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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