Description
Sabicea verticillata (also called Whorled Sabicea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in rainforests, montane forests, and cloud forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, oval leaves arranged in whorls.
Uses & Benefits
Sabicea verticillata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabicea verticillata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabicea verticillata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Sabicea verticillata
Sabicea verticillata can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.