Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
commersonii
ID:
627229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korth.) Tange ex Ruhsam

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 121 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626561

Common Names

  • Greenea commersonii
  • Commerson's Greenea
  • Commerson Greenea

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Synonyms

  • Rhombospora commersonii Korth. [valid]

Description

Greenea commersonii (also called Commerson's Greenea, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in wet forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Greenea commersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greenea commersonii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long stems with alternate, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greenea commersonii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Greenea commersonii

Greenea commersonii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern regions.

Greenea commersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greenea commersonii?

Greenea commersonii

What is the common name of Greenea commersonii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Greenea commersonii?

Tropical rainforest

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-274346: Based on the initial data import
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
Christian Tange: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tange' in the authors string.
Markus Ruhsam: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhsam' in the authors string.