Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum. & Donn.Sm.) C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88(3): 490 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252255
Common Names
- Notopleura anomothyrsa
- Anomothyrsa Notopleura
- Anomothyrsa's Notopleura
Synonyms
- Psychotria anomothyrsa K.Schum. & Donn.Sm. [valid]
- Psychotria laevis angustifolia Benth. [valid]
- Psychotria macrophylla anomothyrsa (K.Schum. & Donn.Sm.) Steyerm. [valid]
- Hoffmannia striata Rusby [valid]
Description
Notopleura anomothyrsa (also called Anomothyrsa Notopleura, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 8 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 anomothyrsa 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
The flowers of Notopleura anomothyrsa are small, white and fragrant, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Notopleura anomothyrsa 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 anomothyrsa
Notopleura anomothyrsa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Notopleura anomothyrsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notopleura anomothyrsa?
Notopleura anomothyrsa
What is the common name of Notopleura anomothyrsa?
Anomothyrsa Notopleura
Where is Notopleura anomothyrsa 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,