Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longissima
ID:
252957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 31: 290 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252289

Common Names

  • Longissima Notopleura
  • Longissima Notopleura Vine
  • Longissima Notopleura Climber

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria longissima Standl. [illegitimate]

Description

Notopleura longissima (also called Long-stalked 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 longissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notopleura longissima 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 longissima is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.

Where to Find Notopleura longissima

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

Notopleura longissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notopleura longissima?

Notopleura longissima

What type of plant is Notopleura longissima?

Tree

Where is Notopleura longissima 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,

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