Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
311924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 378 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311256

Common Names

  • Sipanea micrantha
  • Micrantha Sipanea
  • Micrantha Sipanea

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Description

Sipanea micrantha (also called Small-flowered 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 micrantha 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

Sipanea micrantha has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sipanea micrantha 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 micrantha

Sipanea micrantha can be found in Colombia.

Sipanea micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sipanea micrantha?

Sipanea micrantha

What is the natural habitat of Sipanea micrantha?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

What are the characteristics of Sipanea micrantha?

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