Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexandra
ID:
927166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 196 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926501

Common Names

  • Coutarea hexandra
  • Hexandra Coutarea
  • Hexandra Cajeput

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Description

Coutarea hexandra (also called White-wood, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with a whitish-gray bark. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coutarea hexandra is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, and as a tonic. It is also used in the production of dyes, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coutarea hexandra is small, white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coutarea hexandra is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Coutarea hexandra

Coutarea hexandra is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

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-48570: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.