Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
capitata
ID:
923005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) R.M.Salas & E.L.Cabral

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 4: 199 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922340

Common Names

  • Planaltina capitata
  • Capitate Planaltina
  • Capitate Planaltina-grass

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Description

Planaltina capitata (also called Capitate Planaltina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Planaltina capitata is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Planaltina capitata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Planaltina capitata is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Planaltina capitata

Planaltina capitata can be found in Brazil.

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-467907: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.
Roberto M. Salas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Salas' in the authors string.