Simira podocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) I.M.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 53: 294 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347581
Common Names
- Simira podocarpa
- Podocarpa Simira
- Podocarpa Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Simira podocarpa (also called Podocarpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Simira podocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Simira podocarpa has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Simira podocarpa is a tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To cultivate, plant in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Simira podocarpa
Simira podocarpa is endemic to the Podocarpa mountain range in Costa Rica.
Simira podocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Simira podocarpa?
Simira podocarpa
What is the common name of Simira podocarpa?
Podocarp Simira
What is the natural habitat of Simira podocarpa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159819-1: Based on the initial data import