Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 269 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311232
Common Names
- Sipanea ayangannensis
- Ayangannensis Sipanea
- Ayangannensis Sipanea
Description
Sipanea ayangannensis (also called Sipanea ayangannensis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sipanea ayangannensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sipanea ayangannensis are small, white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single round cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sipanea ayangannensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location to ensure successful cultivation.
Where to Find Sipanea ayangannensis
Sipanea ayangannensis can be found in the rainforests of Thailand.
Sipanea ayangannensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sipanea ayangannensis?
Sipanea ayangannensis
What is the common name of Sipanea ayangannensis?
Chinese yam
What is the natural habitat of Sipanea ayangannensis?
It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands in China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Sipanea genus
Sipanea ayangannensis,
Sipanea biflora,
Sipanea carrenoi,
Sipanea cowanii,
Sipanea galioides,
Sipanea glaberrima,
Sipanea glabrata,
Sipanea gleasonii,
Sipanea glomerata,
Sipanea hispida,
Sipanea hispida,
Sipanea micrantha,
Sipanea ovalifolia,
Sipanea prancei,
Sipanea pratensis,
Sipanea saxicola,
Sipanea setacea,
Sipanea stahelii,
Sipanea veris,
Sipanea wilson-brownei,
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,