Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 286 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311288
Common Names
- Sipaneopsis morichensis
- Morichensis Sipaneopsis
- Sipaneopsis Morichensis
Description
Sipaneopsis maguirei (also called Sipaneopsis maguirei, 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 morichensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sipaneopsis morichensis 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 morichensis 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 morichensis
Sipaneopsis morichensis can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Sipaneopsis morichensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sipaneopsis morichensis?
Sipaneopsis morichensis
What type of plant is Sipaneopsis morichensis?
A shrub
Where is Sipaneopsis morichensis found?
South America
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,