Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
802086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bartl. ex DC.) Mulyan. & Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 195 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801420

Common Names

  • Glomerata Villaria
  • Glomerata Villaria Plant
  • Glomerata Villaria Bush

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Description

Villaria glomerata (also called Glomerate Villaria, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, glossy, dark green leaves that form a rosette and can reach up to 10 cm in length. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Villaria glomerata is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Villaria glomerata is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling has a long stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villaria glomerata is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem section about 4-6 inches long and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in a rooting hormone and place it in a pot filled with moistened potting soil. Cover the pot with a plastic bag and place it in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root in about 4-6 weeks. Once the roots have formed, the plastic bag can be removed and the new plant can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Villaria glomerata

Villaria glomerata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

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Rubiaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-339809: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.
Tri Mulyaningsih: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mulyan.' in the authors string.