Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
631538

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Progel) Knobl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630870

Common Names

  • Intermediate Cushion
  • Cushion Intermediate
  • Curtia Intermediate

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Description

Curtia intermedia (also called 'Intermediate 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 intermedia has been used for ornamental purposes, as a food source, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Curtia intermedia 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 intermedia 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 intermedia

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

Curtia intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curtia intermedia?

Curtia intermedia

What is the natural habitat of Curtia intermedia?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

What are the common uses of Curtia intermedia?

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

August Progel (1829-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Progel' in the authors string.
Emil Friedrich Knoblauch (1864-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knobl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72723-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.