Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
311901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 168 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311233

Common Names

  • Sipanea biflora
  • Biflora Sipanea
  • Biflora Sipanea

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Synonyms

  • Manettia hydrophila Dwyer [valid]
  • Rondeletia biflora Rottb. [valid]
  • Sipanea radicans Endl. [valid]
  • Virecta biflora L.f. [valid]
  • Virecta virens Vahl [illegitimate]
  • Rondeletia biflora (L.f.) A.Rich. [illegitimate]

Description

Sipanea biflora (also called Sipanea biflora, 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 biflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sipanea biflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sipanea biflora 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 biflora

Sipanea biflora can be found in the rainforests of Thailand.

Sipanea biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sipanea biflora?

Sipanea biflora

What is the natural habitat of Sipanea biflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

What are the characteristics of Sipanea biflora?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves

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-192392: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.