Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
300097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 219 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299429

Common Names

  • Sabicea glabrescens
  • Glabrescens Sabicea
  • Smooth Sabicea

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Synonyms

  • Sabicea aspera glabrescens (Benth.) K.Schum. [valid]
  • Sabicea trinitensis Standl. [valid]

Description

Sabicea glabrescens (also called 'Smooth Sabicea', among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and smooth, dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Sabicea glabrescens is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sabicea glabrescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sabicea glabrescens is a slow-growing, long-lived palm that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Sabicea glabrescens

Sabicea glabrescens is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Sabicea glabrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sabicea glabrescens?

Sabicea glabrescens

What is the common name of Sabicea glabrescens?

Glabrescens

Where is Sabicea glabrescens found?

Central and western Africa

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,

References