Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
valerioi
ID:
926660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 897 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925995

Common Names

  • Cosmibuena valerioi
  • Valerioi Cosmibuena
  • Valerio's Cosmibuena

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Description

Cosmibuena valerioi (also called 'Cordillera de la Costa' and 'Cordillera de la Costa de Venezuela', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Cordillera de la Costa of Venezuela. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmibuena valerioi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmibuena valerioi has white flowers with a yellow center and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves and a small yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmibuena valerioi can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several pieces, each with at least one bud, and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cosmibuena valerioi

Cosmibuena valerioi is native to Central and South America and is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

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-48357: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.