Patima minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 102 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918365
Common Names
- Patima minor
- Minor Patima
- Patima Minor
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Patima minor (also called Small Patima, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub with a spreading habit and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Patima minor is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Patima minor are small and yellow. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patima minor is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Patima minor
Patima minor is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Species in the Patima genus
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-463775: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.