Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 288 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311285
Common Names
- Sipaneopsis foldatsii
- Foldatsii Sipaneopsis
- Sipaneopsis Foldatsii
Description
Sipaneopsis cururuensis (also called Sipaneopsis cururuensis, 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
Sipaneopsis foldatsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sipaneopsis foldatsii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sipaneopsis foldatsii 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 Sipaneopsis foldatsii
Sipaneopsis foldatsii can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Sipaneopsis foldatsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sipaneopsis foldatsii?
Sipaneopsis foldatsii
What is the common name of Sipaneopsis foldatsii?
Chinese yam
What is the natural habitat of Sipaneopsis foldatsii?
It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands in China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Sipaneopsis genus
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,