Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
234283

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Mém. Rubiac. : 123 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233614

Common Names

  • Glabra Malanea
  • Glabra Tailflower
  • Glabra Flamingo Flower

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Synonyms

  • Malanea bahiensis Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Malanea macrophylla Bartl. [valid]
  • Malanea macrophylla bahiensis (Müll.Arg.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Malanea macrophylla cuneata Steyerm. [valid]
  • Malanea macrophylla megalantha (Wernham) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Malanea megalantha Wernham [valid]

Description

Malanea glabra (also called Smooth Malanea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Colombia. It has small, fragrant, white flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Malanea glabra is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover, in borders, or as a specimen plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or pale greenish-yellow, with a yellowish-green or brownish-green lip. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Long, narrow and pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malanea glabra can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Malanea glabra

Malanea glabra is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Venezuela.

Malanea glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malanea glabra?

Malanea glabra

What is the common name of Malanea glabra?

Glabrous Malanea

What is the natural habitat of Malanea glabra?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Malanea 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-118041: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.