Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garciae
ID:
926744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 180 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926079

Common Names

  • Coussarea Garciae
  • Garciae Plant
  • Coussarea Plant

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Description

Coussarea garciae (also called Garcia's Coussarea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical moist forests and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coussarea garciae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coussarea garciae is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coussarea garciae is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Coussarea garciae

Coussarea garciae can be found in Colombia.

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,

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