Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rosmarinifolius
ID:
497953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Struwe & V.A.Albert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 194 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497285

Common Names

  • Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius
  • Rosmarinifolius Symbolanthus
  • Rosmarinifolius Gentian

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Description

Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius (also called 'Rosemary-Leaf Coralberry', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and bright red berries native to the Caribbean. It typically grows in dry forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division of the offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius

Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius is native to Angola and Namibia. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius?

Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius

What is the common name of Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius?

Rosmarinifolius

Where is Symbolanthus rosmarinifolius found?

Venezuela

Species in the Symbolanthus genus

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

Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317047-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.