Posoqueria laevis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
921613
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 478 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920948
Common Names
- Laevis Posoqueria
- Posoqueria laevis
- Laevis's Posoqueria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Posoqueria laevis (also called Smooth Posoqueria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Posoqueria laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Posoqueria laevis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender with a single stem and thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Posoqueria laevis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Posoqueria laevis
Posoqueria laevis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Posoqueria genus
Posoqueria acutifolia, Posoqueria calantha, Posoqueria coriacea, Posoqueria fragrantissima, Posoqueria grandiflora, Posoqueria latifolia, Posoqueria laurifolia, Posoqueria longiflora, Posoqueria palustris, Posoqueria platysiphonia, Posoqueria tarairensis, Posoqueria trinitatis, Posoqueria velutina, Posoqueria williamsii, Posoqueria bahiensis, Posoqueria chocoana, Posoqueria correana, Posoqueria costaricensis, Posoqueria grandifructa, Posoqueria longifilamentosa, Posoqueria robusta, Posoqueria laevis,
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-466500: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.