Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosum
ID:
966872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Le Vavass.) Krug & Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 15: 262 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966210

Common Names

  • Spinosum Exostema
  • Exostema Spinosum
  • Spinosum

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Description

Exostema spinosum (also called 'Spiny Exostema', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in wet forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Exostema spinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Exostema spinosum sub. spinosum
Exostema spinosum sub. tortuense (Urb.) Borhidi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exostema spinosum is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exostema spinosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Exostema spinosum

Exostema spinosum is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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-83600: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
Léon Le Vavasseur (1765-1825): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Vavass.' in the authors string.