Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 15: t. 1404 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921705
Common Names
- Bembicia axillaris
- Axillaris Bembicia
- Axillaris Bembicia Plant
Description
Bembicia axillaris (also called 'Bembicia', 'Bembicia axillaris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is common in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Bembicia axillaris is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bembicia axillaris has white flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bembicia axillaris is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Bembicia axillaris
Bembicia axillaris is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Species in the Bembicia genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,