Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ayangannae
ID:
507588

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Cobb & Jans.-Jac.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 7 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506920

Common Names

  • Curtia ayangannae
  • Ayanganna Curtia
  • Ayanganna Tree

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Description

Curtia ayangannae (also called Ayanganna curtia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and long, narrow pods. It is native to Guyana, and grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, and in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Curtia ayangannae is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Curtia ayangannae is small and white in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curtia ayangannae is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Where to Find Curtia ayangannae

Curtia ayangannae is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in the Ituri forest.

Curtia ayangannae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curtia ayangannae?

Curtia ayangannae

What type of plant is Curtia ayangannae?

Perennial herb

What is the habitat of Curtia ayangannae?

Rocky slopes and crevices

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,

References

Marion Josephine Jansen-Jacobs (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jans.-Jac.' in the authors string.
Laura Cobb (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cobb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080842-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.