Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
subcordata
ID:
967777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 368 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967115

Common Names

  • Flexanthera subcordata
  • Subcordate Flexanthera
  • Subcordate Flex

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Description

Flexanthera subcordata (also called Subcordate Flexanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and South America. It has white flowers and subcordate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Flexanthera subcordata is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flexanthera subcordata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flexanthera subcordata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Flexanthera subcordata

Flexanthera subcordata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Flexanthera 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-84491: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.