Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 490 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252254
Common Names
- Notopleura angustissima
- Angustissima Notopleura
- Angustissima's Notopleura
Synonyms
- Psychotria macrophylla angustissima Standl. [valid]
Description
Notopleura angustissima (also called Narrow-leaved Notopleura, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in montane and cloud forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Notopleura angustissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Notopleura angustissima has white, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Notopleura angustissima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a mix of peat and sand. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Notopleura angustissima
Notopleura angustissima can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Notopleura angustissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notopleura angustissima?
Notopleura angustissima
What is the common name of Notopleura angustissima?
Angustissima Notopleura
Where is Notopleura angustissima native to?
South America
Species in the Notopleura genus
Notopleura acuta,
Notopleura aequatoriana,
Notopleura aggregata,
Notopleura agostinii,
Notopleura albens,
Notopleura aligera,
Notopleura aneurophylla,
Notopleura aneurophylloides,
Notopleura angustissima,
Notopleura anomothyrsa,
Notopleura araguensis,
Notopleura callejasii,
Notopleura camponutans,
Notopleura capacifolia,
Notopleura chapensis,
Notopleura cincinalis,
Notopleura congesta,
Notopleura crassa,
Notopleura cundinamarcana,
Notopleura decurrens,
Notopleura discolor,
Notopleura dukei,
Notopleura epiphytica,
Notopleura fernandezii,
Notopleura hondurensis,
Notopleura humensis,
Notopleura iridescens,
Notopleura lanosa,
Notopleura lateralis,
Notopleura lateriflora,
Notopleura latistipula,
Notopleura leucantha,
Notopleura longipedunculoides,
Notopleura longissima,
Notopleura macrophylla,
Notopleura macropodantha,
Notopleura marginata,
Notopleura maxonii,
Notopleura merumensis,
Notopleura micayensis,
Notopleura microbracteata,
Notopleura multiramosa,
Notopleura nepokroeffiae,
Notopleura palestinae,
Notopleura panamensis,
Notopleura parasiggersiana,
Notopleura patria,
Notopleura peperomiae,
Notopleura perpapillifera,
Notopleura perparva,
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,