Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythroxylon
ID:
311824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 3: 153 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311156

Common Names

  • Simira erythroxylon
  • Erythroxylon Simira
  • Erythroxylon Simira

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Synonyms

  • Sickingia erythroxylon Willd. [valid]
  • Simira erythroxylon meridensis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Simira erythroxylon erythroxylon [unknown]

Description

Simira erythroxylon (also called Simira, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Simira erythroxylon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Simira erythroxylon has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simira erythroxylon is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Simira erythroxylon

Simira erythroxylon is native to Colombia and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Simira erythroxylon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simira erythroxylon?

Simira erythroxylon

What is the common name of Simira erythroxylon?

Erythroxylon

What is the natural habitat of Simira erythroxylon?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-192309: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.