Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setacea
ID:
311944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 114 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311276

Common Names

  • Sipanea setacea
  • Setacea Sipanea
  • Setacea Sipanea

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Description

Sipanea setacea (also called Bristly 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 setacea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has fragrant white flowers and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sipanea setacea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sipanea setacea 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 setacea

Sipanea setacea can be found in Colombia.

Sipanea setacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sipanea setacea?

Sipanea setacea

What is the common name of Sipanea setacea?

Chinese yam

What is the natural habitat of Sipanea setacea?

It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands in China, Japan, and Korea.

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