Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tweedieana
ID:
235975

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 169 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235306

Common Names

  • Tweedie's Manettia
  • Tweedie Manettia
  • Tweedie's Scarlet Manettia

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Synonyms

  • Lygistum tweedieanum Kuntze [valid]
  • Manettia angustifolia Wernham [valid]
  • Manettia cordifolia hassleriana (Chodat) I.C.Chung [valid]
  • Manettia hassleriana Chodat [valid]

Description

Manettia tweedieana (also called Tweedie's Manettia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a woody vine native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Manettia tweedieana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manettia tweedieana has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manettia tweedieana can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Manettia tweedieana

Manettia tweedieana is native to South America, and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Manettia tweedieana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manettia tweedieana?

Manettia tweedieana

What is the common name of Manettia tweedieana?

Tweedie's Manettia

What is the natural habitat of Manettia tweedieana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Manettia genus

Manettia acutifolia, Manettia alba, Manettia albert-smithii, Manettia angamarcensis, Manettia arboricola, Manettia asclepiadacea, Manettia asperifolia, Manettia auratifolia, Manettia badilloi, Manettia bangii, Manettia barbata, Manettia bernardii, Manettia beyrichiana, Manettia breteleri, Manettia caliana, Manettia calycosa, Manettia campanulacea, Manettia canescens, Manettia cephalophora, Manettia chrysoderma, Manettia cinchonarum, Manettia coccinea, Manettia coccocypseloides, Manettia coerulea, Manettia congesta, Manettia cordifolia, Manettia corticifera, Manettia cryptantha, Manettia discolor, Manettia divaricata, Manettia domingensis, Manettia dominicensis, Manettia dubia, Manettia echitidea, Manettia evenia, Manettia fiebrigii, Manettia fimbriata, Manettia flexilis, Manettia glandulosa, Manettia glazioviana, Manettia glaziovii, Manettia gracilis, Manettia herthae, Manettia hirtella, Manettia hispida, Manettia holwayi, Manettia honigii, Manettia hotteana, Manettia irwinii, Manettia jorgensenii,

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,

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