Status:
valid
Authors:
Tange
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 41: 77 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337651
Description
Greenea schizocorolla (also called Schizocorolla 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 schizocorolla has been used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Greenea schizocorolla has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Greenea schizocorolla is a fast-growing shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, but can also be done from cuttings. It is important to keep the soil moist during the first few weeks of growth.
Where to Find Greenea schizocorolla
Greenea schizocorolla can be found in Vietnam.
Greenea schizocorolla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Greenea schizocorolla?
Greenea schizocorolla
What is the common name of Greenea schizocorolla?
Split-corolla Greenea
What is the natural habitat of Greenea schizocorolla?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Greenea 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
Christian Tange: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tange' in the authors string.