Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
magna
ID:
912674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonké & Dessein

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 538 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912009

Common Names

  • Colletoecema magna
  • Great Colletoecema
  • Great Colletoece

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Description

Colletoecema magna (also called Large Colletoecema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It grows in dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Colletoecema magna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colletoecema magna is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colletoecema magna is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Colletoecema magna

Colletoecema magna is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Colletoecema magna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colletoecema magna?

Colletoecema magna

What is the natural habitat of Colletoecema magna?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the growth habit of Colletoecema magna?

Small shrub

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-456912: Based on the initial data import
Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.
Steven Dessein (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dessein' in the authors string.