Status:
valid
Authors:
(Krug & Urb.) Proença
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47(3): 251. 1990
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311353
Common Names
- Siphoneugena dussii
- Dussii Siphoneugena
- Siphoneugena Dussii
Description
Siphoneugena dussii (also called Duss's 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 dussii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Siphoneugena dussii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Siphoneugena dussii 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 dussii
Siphoneugena dussii can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Siphoneugena dussii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphoneugena dussii?
Siphoneugena dussii
What is the family of Siphoneugena dussii?
Asteraceae
Where does Siphoneugena dussii grow?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Siphoneugena genus
Siphoneugena densiflora,
Siphoneugena dussii,
Siphoneugena guilfoyleiana,
Siphoneugena kiaerskoviana,
Siphoneugena kuhlmannii,
Siphoneugena occidentalis,
Siphoneugena reitzii,
Siphoneugena delicata,
Siphoneugena crassifolia,
Siphoneugena glabrata,
Siphoneugena minima,
Siphoneugena martinellii,
Siphoneugena aromatica,
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,