Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veris
ID:
311949

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 368 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311281

Common Names

  • Sipanea veris
  • Veris Sipanea
  • Sipanea Veris

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Synonyms

  • Sipanea acinifolia Spruce ex Sprague [valid]
  • Sipanea spraguei Wernham [valid]

Description

Sipanea veris (also called Sipanea veris, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sipanea veris is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright pink flowers and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sipanea veris 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 veris 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 veris

Sipanea veris can be found in Colombia.

Sipanea veris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sipanea veris?

Sipanea veris

What is the common name of Sipanea veris?

Chinese yam

What is the natural habitat of Sipanea veris?

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