Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
312417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 6: 196 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311749

Common Names

  • Sommera chiapensis
  • Chiapas Sommera
  • Chiapas-like Sommera

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Description

Sommera chiapensis (also called Chiapas Sommera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet montane forests. Its leaves are ovate and dark green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Sommera chiapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sommera chiapensis are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sommera chiapensis can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Sommera chiapensis

Sommera chiapensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Sommera chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sommera chiapensis?

Sommera chiapensis

What is the common name of Sommera chiapensis?

Chiapas Sommera

What is the natural habitat of Sommera chiapensis?

Tropical rainforests

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