Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1325193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tange

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 41: 74 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337647


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Description

Greenea montana (also called Mountain Greenea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Greenea montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and cosmetics. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greenea montana has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Greenea montana is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Greenea montana

Greenea montana can be found in Vietnam.

Greenea montana FAQ

What is the common name of Greenea montana?

Mountain Greenea

What is the optimal soil pH for Greenea montana?

6.5-7.5

What is the optimal temperature for Greenea montana?

60-75 degrees Fahrenheit

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

Christian Tange: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tange' in the authors string.