Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
glabratus
ID:
830433

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 128 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829768

Common Names

  • Cephalanthus glabratus
  • Glabratus Cephalanthus
  • Cephalanthus Glabratus

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Description

Cephalanthus glabratus (also called Smooth Cephalanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalanthus glabratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalanthus glabratus has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalanthus glabratus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cephalanthus glabratus

Cephalanthus glabratus can be found in the Andes mountain range in South America.

Cephalanthus glabratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalanthus glabratus?

Cephalanthus glabratus

What is the common name of Cephalanthus glabratus?

Smooth Buttonbush

What is the natural habitat of Cephalanthus glabratus?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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-36710: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.