Notopleura obtusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
336968
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 247 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336300
Common Names
- Notopleura obtusa
- Obtusa Notopleura
- Blunt-leaved Notopleura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Notopleura obtusa (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 obtusa is used for its medicinal properties and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Notopleura obtusa are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Notopleura obtusa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Notopleura obtusa
Notopleura obtusa can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Notopleura obtusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notopleura obtusa?
Notopleura obtusa
What is the common name of Notopleura obtusa?
Blunt Notopleura
What is the natural habitat of Notopleura obtusa?
Tropical rainforests
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-216662: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.