Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
biloba
ID:
336951

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 231 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336283

Common Names

  • Notopleura Biloba
  • Two-Lobed Notopleura
  • Notopleura Flower

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Description

Notopleura biloba (also called Notopleura, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical moist and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Notopleura biloba is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Notopleura biloba is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, shiny, hard seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notopleura biloba is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during dry periods. Prune the plant regularly to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Notopleura biloba

Notopleura biloba can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Notopleura biloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notopleura biloba?

Notopleura biloba

What is the family of Notopleura biloba?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Notopleura biloba?

Bilobed Notopleura

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216647: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.