Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 398 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311249
Common Names
- Sipanea glomerata
- Glomerata Sipanea
- Glomerata Sipanea
Synonyms
- Ptychodea sessiliflora Willd. ex Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
- Sipanea glomerata paucinervia Steyerm. [valid]
- Virecta glomerata Spreng. [valid]
- Sipanea glomerata glomerata [unknown]
Description
Sipanea glomerata (also called Clustered 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 glomerata 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 flowers of Sipanea glomerata 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 glomerata 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 glomerata
Sipanea glomerata can be found in Colombia.
Sipanea glomerata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sipanea glomerata?
Sipanea glomerata
What is the natural habitat of Sipanea glomerata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
What are the characteristics of Sipanea glomerata?
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,