Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 316 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299493
Common Names
- Oblongifolia Sabicea
- Sabicea oblongifolia
- Oblongifolia Sabicea
Synonyms
- Sabicea glabrescens oblongifolia (Miq.) Sandwith [valid]
- Sabicea velutina oblongifolia Miq. [valid]
Description
Sabicea oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaved Sabicea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Uses & Benefits
Sabicea oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabicea oblongifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and dark green, oblong leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabicea oblongifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and regular watering. It should be fertilized regularly and pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Sabicea oblongifolia
Sabicea oblongifolia is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Sabicea oblongifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabicea oblongifolia?
Sabicea oblongifolia
What is the common name of Sabicea oblongifolia?
Oblong-leaved Sabicea
What is the natural habitat of Sabicea oblongifolia?
Sabicea oblongifolia is found in wet forests, along rivers and in disturbed areas in Central and South America.
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,