Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
curviflora
ID:
336626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dwyer) C.H.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 55(2): 181 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335958

Common Names

  • Agouticarpa curviflora
  • Curved-Flowered Agouticarpa
  • Agouticarpa Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Genipa curviflora Dwyer [valid]

Description

Agouticarpa curviflora (also called Curved-flowered Agouticarpa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agouticarpa curviflora is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Agouticarpa curviflora are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agouticarpa curviflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting with a few leaves and place it in a rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Agouticarpa curviflora

Agouticarpa curviflora can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Agouticarpa curviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agouticarpa curviflora?

Agouticarpa curviflora

What are the common names of Agouticarpa curviflora?

Curved-flowered agouti

What is the natural habitat of Agouticarpa curviflora?

Agouticarpa curviflora is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216333: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.
Claes Håkan Persson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Perss.' in the authors string.