Everistia vacciniifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 355 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965797
Common Names
- Everistia vacciniifolia
- Vacciniifolia Yam
- Vacciniifolia Potato
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Everistia vacciniifolia (also called Vacciniifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist forests, tropical dry forests, and tropical moist shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Everistia vacciniifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Everistia vacciniifolia var. vacciniifoliaEveristia vacciniifolia for. crassa S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.
Everistia vacciniifolia var. nervosa S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Everistia vacciniifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Everistia vacciniifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Everistia vacciniifolia
Everistia vacciniifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Species in the Everistia genus
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-83200: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Rodney Henderson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.F.Hend.' in the authors string.
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.