Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
942529

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 386 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941867

Common Names

  • Alibertia latifolia
  • Broadleaf Alibertia
  • Broadleaf Alibertia Tree

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Description

Alibertia latifolia (also called Broadleaf alibertia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Sierra Madre del Sur region of Guerrero, Mexico, and is found in tropical deciduous and evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alibertia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alibertia latifolia has yellow flowers with dark red centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alibertia latifolia is a species of shrub that is native to Mexico. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Alibertia latifolia

Alibertia latifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, Chocó, Córdoba, and Valle del Cauca.

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-6030: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.