Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
311860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 307 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311192

Common Names

  • Simira rubra
  • Rubra Simira
  • Simira

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Synonyms

  • Arariba rubra Mart. [valid]
  • Pinckneya viridiflora Allemão & Saldanha [valid]
  • Sickingia oliveri K.Schum. [valid]
  • Sickingia rubra K.Schum. [valid]
  • Simira oliveri (K.Schum.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Simira viridiflora (Allem & Saldanha) Steyerm. [valid]

Description

Simira rubra (also called Simira rubra, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to South America and is found in open woodland and heathland areas. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Simira rubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Simira rubra is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simira rubra is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Simira rubra

Simira rubra can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Simira rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simira rubra?

Simira rubra

What is the common name of Simira rubra?

Rubra

What is the natural habitat of Simira rubra?

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-192342: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.