Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
spigelioides
ID:
942461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 70 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941799

Common Names

  • Spigelioides Dendrosipanea
  • Spigelioides Dendrosipanea Tree
  • Spigelioides Dendrosipanea

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Description

Dendrosipanea spigelioides (also called Spigelioides Dendrosipanea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and humid forests, and is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. The fruit is edible and has a sweet taste.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrosipanea spigelioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties, as well as for its ability to reduce fever and treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrosipanea spigelioides has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrosipanea spigelioides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 115 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are rooted.

Where to Find Dendrosipanea spigelioides

Dendrosipanea spigelioides can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-60225: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.