Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 87 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926031
Common Names
- Coussarea albescens
- Albescens Coussarea
- Coussarea Whitish
Uses & Benefits
Coussarea albescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coussarea albescens has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coussarea albescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the islands of Ambon and Seram in Indonesia. It is a shrub, growing to 1 m tall. It has glossy leaves and white flowers. It is propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Coussarea albescens
Coussarea albescens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found in lowland areas, usually in areas with high rainfall.
Species in the Coussarea genus
Coussarea bocainae,
Coussarea ecuadorensis,
Coussarea pilosula,
Coussarea resinosa,
Coussarea amplifolia,
Coussarea cephaeloides,
Coussarea dulcifolia,
Coussarea spiciformis,
Coussarea longilaciniata,
Coussarea spicata,
Coussarea chiapensis,
Coussarea rafa-torresii,
Coussarea accedens,
Coussarea acuminata,
Coussarea albescens,
Coussarea amapaensis,
Coussarea ampla,
Coussarea antioquiana,
Coussarea bahiensis,
Coussarea bernardii,
Coussarea biflora,
Coussarea brevicaulis,
Coussarea brevipedunculata,
Coussarea capitata,
Coussarea caroliana,
Coussarea catingana,
Coussarea cerroazulensis,
Coussarea coffeoides,
Coussarea congestiflora,
Coussarea contracta,
Coussarea cuatrecasasii,
Coussarea duckei,
Coussarea duplex,
Coussarea durifolia,
Coussarea enneantha,
Coussarea evoluta,
Coussarea fanshawei,
Coussarea flava,
Coussarea friburgensis,
Coussarea frondosa,
Coussarea garciae,
Coussarea graciliflora,
Coussarea grandifolia,
Coussarea grandis,
Coussarea granvillei,
Coussarea hallei,
Coussarea hirticalyx,
Coussarea hyacinthiflora,
Coussarea hydrangeifolia,
Coussarea ilheotica,
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,