Sipanea pratensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 148 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311263
Common Names
- Sipanea pratensis
- Pratensis Sipanea
- Pratensis Sipanea
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- Virecta pratensis Vahl [valid]
Description
Sipanea pratensis (also called Meadow 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 pratensis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sipanea pratensis var. dichotoma (Kunth) Steyerm.Sipanea pratensis var. pratensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sipanea pratensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Sipanea pratensis 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 pratensis
Sipanea pratensis can be found in Colombia.
Sipanea pratensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sipanea pratensis?
Sipanea pratensis
What is the common name of Sipanea pratensis?
Chinese yam
What is the natural habitat of Sipanea pratensis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-192420: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.