Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
batesii
ID:
300024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Sabicea : 53 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299356

Common Names

  • Batesii Sabicea
  • Batesii Cabbage Palm
  • Batesii Sabal

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Synonyms

  • Pseudosabicea batesii (Wernham) N.Hallé [valid]

Description

Sabicea batesii (also called 'Bates' Sabicea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sabicea batesii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sabicea batesii has small, white, fragrant flowers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are light green with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabicea batesii is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is hardy in USDA Zones 10-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Sabicea batesii

Sabicea batesii can be found in Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.

Sabicea batesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sabicea batesii?

Sabicea batesii

What is the common name of Sabicea batesii?

Batesii Sabicea

What type of plant is Sabicea batesii?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Sabicea genus

Sabicea acuminata, Sabicea amazonensis, Sabicea amomi, Sabicea angustifolia, Sabicea arborea, Sabicea aristeguietae, Sabicea aspera, Sabicea asperula, Sabicea bariensis, Sabicea batesii, Sabicea bequaertii, Sabicea bigerrica, Sabicea boliviensis, Sabicea brachiata, Sabicea brachycalyx, Sabicea bracteolata, Sabicea brasiliensis, Sabicea brevipes, Sabicea burchellii, Sabicea calophylla, Sabicea calycina, Sabicea cameroonensis, Sabicea caminata, Sabicea camporum, Sabicea cana, Sabicea capitellata, Sabicea carbunica, Sabicea cauliflora, Sabicea cinerea, Sabicea composita, Sabicea congensis, Sabicea cordata, Sabicea cruciata, Sabicea cuneata, Sabicea dewevrei, Sabicea dewildemaniana, Sabicea dinklagei, Sabicea discolor, Sabicea diversifolia, Sabicea dubia, Sabicea duparquetiana, Sabicea entebbensis, Sabicea erecta, Sabicea exellii, Sabicea ferruginea, Sabicea flagenioides, Sabicea floribunda, Sabicea fulva, Sabicea fulvovenosa, Sabicea gabonica,

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,

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