Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
281823

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 11(1): 240 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281155

Common Names

  • Posoqueria coriacea
  • Coriacea Posoqueria
  • Coriacea's Posoqueria

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Description

Posoqueria coriacea (also called Coriaceous Posoqueria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 8 meters tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Posoqueria coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Posoqueria coriacea sub. coriacea
Posoqueria coriacea sub. formosa (H.Karst.) Steyerm.
Posoqueria coriacea sub. maxima (Standl.) Steyerm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Posoqueria coriacea has white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, leathery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Posoqueria coriacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Posoqueria coriacea

Posoqueria coriacea is native to Mexico and Central America.

Posoqueria coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Posoqueria coriacea?

Posoqueria coriacea

What is the common name of Posoqueria coriacea?

Coriacea

What is the natural habitat of Posoqueria coriacea?

Dry forests and thickets in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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-163562: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.