Status:
valid
Authors:
Dwyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 67: 489 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299528
Common Names
- Stellar Sabicea
- Sabicea stellaris
- Stellar Sabicea Tree
Description
Sabicea stellaris (also called Star Sabicea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Sabicea stellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabicea stellaris has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabicea stellaris 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 stellaris
Sabicea stellaris is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Sabicea stellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabicea stellaris?
Sabicea stellaris
What is the common name of Sabicea stellaris?
Stellaris Sabicea
What is the habitat of Sabicea stellaris?
Tropical rainforests
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,