Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
948585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Linn. Bordeaux 6: 296 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947923

Common Names

  • Edrastima uniflora
  • Uniflora Edrastima
  • Uniflora Edrastime

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Description

Edrastima uniflora (also called One-flowered Edrastima, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Panama and Colombia, where it is found in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Edrastima uniflora is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Edrastima uniflora is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, circular seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Edrastima uniflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Edrastima uniflora is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Edrastima uniflora

Edrastima uniflora can be found in the tropical regions 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.