Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longipedunculoides
ID:
252956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.M.Taylor) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13(2): 244. 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252288

Common Names

  • Longipedunculoides Notopleura
  • Longipedunculoides Notopleura Vine
  • Longipedunculoides Notopleura Climber

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Synonyms

  • Notopleura longipedunculata C.M.Taylor [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria longipedunculata Dwyer [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria longipedunculoides C.M.Taylor [valid]

Description

Notopleura longipedunculoides (also called Long-peduncled Notopleura, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually up to 6 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, where it grows in wet montane forests and cloud forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Notopleura longipedunculoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notopleura longipedunculoides has white flowers with a yellow center and a pinkish hue. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notopleura longipedunculoides is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of light frosts. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained, light soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.

Where to Find Notopleura longipedunculoides

Notopleura longipedunculoides is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 500-3000 m.

Notopleura longipedunculoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notopleura longipedunculoides?

Notopleura longipedunculoides

What type of plant is Notopleura longipedunculoides?

Tree

Where is Notopleura longipedunculoides 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135918: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.