Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
312015

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 379 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311347

Common Names

  • Siphoneugena densiflora
  • Densiflora Siphoneugena
  • Siphoneugena Densiflora

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Synonyms

  • Eugenia chnoosepala chnoosepala [unknown]

Description

Siphoneugena densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Siphoneugena, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist forests and along streams and rivers, where it can reach heights of up to 6 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Siphoneugena densiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Siphoneugena densiflora var. densiflora
Siphoneugena densiflora var. cipoensis Proença

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Siphoneugena densiflora are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphoneugena densiflora is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in spring and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Siphoneugena densiflora

Siphoneugena densiflora can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Siphoneugena densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphoneugena densiflora?

Siphoneugena densiflora

What is the family of Siphoneugena densiflora?

Asteraceae

Where does Siphoneugena densiflora grow?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-192507: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.