Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
631534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Knobl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 60: 357 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630866

Common Names

  • Curtia conferta
  • Conferta Curtia
  • Curtia

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Description

Curtia conferta (also called 'Conferta Curtia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Curtia conferta has been used for ornamental purposes, as a food source, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Curtia conferta are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curtia conferta can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Curtia conferta

Curtia conferta is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Curtia conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curtia conferta?

Curtia conferta

What is the natural habitat of Curtia conferta?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

What are the common uses of Curtia conferta?

Traditional medicine, dyeing, and tanning

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References