Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
948620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Venez. 4: 38 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947958

Common Names

  • Elaeagia cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasasii
  • Elaeagia

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Description

Elaeagia cuatrecasasii (also called Elaeagia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagia cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak, hedge, and shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeagia cuatrecasasii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Where to Find Elaeagia cuatrecasasii

Elaeagia cuatrecasasii can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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