Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vietnamensis
ID:
1325195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tange

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 41: 75 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337649


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Greenea vietnamensis is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Greenea vietnamensis 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 vietnamensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Greenea vietnamensis

Greenea vietnamensis can be found in Vietnam.

Greenea vietnamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Greenea vietnamensis?

Greenea vietnamensis

What is the common name of Greenea vietnamensis?

Vietnamese Greenea

What is the natural habitat of Greenea vietnamensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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.