Simira colorata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Simira colorata
- Colored simira
- Colorata simira
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Simira colorata (also called Colorful Simira, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are ovate in shape. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Simira colorata is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Simira colorata has small white flowers with yellow centers and red bracts. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Simira colorata is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.
Where to Find Simira colorata
Simira colorata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.
Simira colorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simira colorata?
Simira colorata
What is the common name of Simira colorata?
Colored simira
Where is Simira colorata native to?
Brazil
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,