Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 55: 172 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311245
Common Names
- Sipanea galioides
- Galioides Sipanea
- Galioides Sipanea
Description
Sipanea galioides (also called Galium-like Heath, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, and is found in montane forests and grasslands. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sipanea galioides is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sipanea galioides 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 galioides can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established.
Where to Find Sipanea galioides
Sipanea galioides can be found in Colombia.
Sipanea galioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sipanea galioides?
Sipanea galioides
What is the natural habitat of Sipanea galioides?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
What are the characteristics of Sipanea galioides?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves
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,