Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leytensis
ID:
923355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alejandro & Meve

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 296: 16 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922690

Common Names

  • Villaria leytensis
  • Villaria Leytensis
  • Villaria leytensis Plant

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Description

Villaria leytensis (also called ‘Leyte Villaria’, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to the Philippines. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Villaria leytensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Villaria leytensis has a small, bright yellow flower with white and purple markings. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villaria leytensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular watering.

Where to Find Villaria leytensis

Villaria leytensis can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

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-468305: Based on the initial data import
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.
Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alejandro' in the authors string.