Simira alba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Delprete, Margalho & Groppo
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 438(2): 144. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024732
Searching for Simira alba? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Simira alba (also called White Simira, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit and oblong leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Simira alba has been used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Simira alba is a white flower with five petals. The seed is a small black seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Searching for Simira alba? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Simira alba can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Simira alba
Simira alba is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Simira alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simira alba?
Simira alba
What is the family of Simira alba?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Simira alba?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Simira genus
Simira aristeguietae, Simira cesariana, Simira cordifolia, Simira corumbensis, Simira ecuadorensis, Simira eliezeriana, Simira erythroxylon, Simira fragrans, Simira gardneriana, Simira goudotii, Simira grazielae, Simira hadrantha, Simira hatschbachiorum, Simira hexandra, Simira hirsuta, Simira ignicola, Simira klugei, Simira lezamae, Simira longifolia, Simira macrocrater, Simira maxonii, Simira mexicana, Simira mollis, Simira paraensis, Simira paraguayensis, Simira pikia, Simira pilosa, Simira rhodoclada, Simira rubescens, Simira rubra, Simira salvadorensis, Simira sampaioana, Simira standleyi, Simira tinctoria, Simira williamsii, Simira wurdackii, Simira walteri, Simira panamensis, Simira podocarpa, Simira colorata, Simira robusta, Simira alba,
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,