Status:
valid
Authors:
Arriola & Alejandro
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 55(4-6): 326. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008110
Common Names
- Villaria Marinduquensis
- Marinduquensis Villaria
- Villaria de Marinduquensis
Description
Villaria marinduquensis (also called Marinduque Villaria, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Villaria marinduquensis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Villaria marinduquensis is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, yellow-green spore. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Villaria marinduquensis is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Villaria marinduquensis
Villaria marinduquensis can be found in the Philippines.
Villaria marinduquensis FAQ
What type of plant is Villaria marinduquensis?
Villaria marinduquensis is a type of flowering plant.
What is the scientific classification of Villaria marinduquensis?
Villaria marinduquensis belongs to the family Rubiaceae, and the order Gentianales.
What are the common names of Villaria marinduquensis?
Villaria marinduquensis is commonly known as Marinduque villaria.
Species in the Villaria genus
Villaria acutifolia,
Villaria fasciculiflora,
Villaria odorata,
Villaria glomerata,
Villaria leytensis,
Villaria uniflora,
Villaria lanceolata,
Villaria marinduquensis,
Villaria coriacea,
Villaria multibracteata,
Villaria purpurea,
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,