Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
806725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bremek.) C.H.Perss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Revista Biol. Neotrop. 2: 67 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806059

Common Names

  • Kutchubaea surinamensis
  • Surinamensis Kutchubaea
  • Surinam Kutchubaea

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Description

Kutchubaea surinamensis (also called Kutchubaea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, dark green leaves. Its small, white flowers are fragrant and have a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Kutchubaea surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kutchubaea surinamensis is white in color and has a small, cup-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kutchubaea surinamensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Kutchubaea surinamensis

Kutchubaea surinamensis is native to South America and can be found in moist forests.

Kutchubaea surinamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kutchubaea surinamensis?

Kutchubaea surinamensis

Where is Kutchubaea surinamensis native to?

Suriname

What is the growth rate of Kutchubaea surinamensis?

Medium

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-344327: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Claes Håkan Persson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Perss.' in the authors string.