Colletoecema gabonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
923890
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dessein & O.Lachenaud
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 217 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923225
Common Names
- Gabonensis Colletoecema
- Colletoecema Gabonensis
- Gabon Colletoecema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colletoecema gabonensis (also called Gabon colletoecema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has a compact, upright habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Colletoecema gabonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Colletoecema gabonensis is a small, yellow or white cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colletoecema gabonensis is a tropical shrub native to Africa. It prefers full sun and can tolerate temperatures between 10-30°C. It can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment. The seedlings should be repotted every two years.
Where to Find Colletoecema gabonensis
Colletoecema gabonensis is native to Gabon and can be found in the lowland rainforest.
Species in the Colletoecema genus
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-468917: Based on the initial data import
Olivier Lachenaud (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lachenaud' in the authors string.
Steven Dessein (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dessein' in the authors string.