Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 402 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919550
Common Names
- Condaminea glabrata
- Smooth Condaminea
- Smooth-Leaf Condaminea
Description
Condaminea glabrata (also called Glabrous Condaminea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub with a spreading habit and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Condaminea glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Condaminea glabrata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Condaminea glabrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Condaminea glabrata
Condaminea glabrata is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Condaminea 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,