Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poir.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 13 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333531
Common Names
- Condea americana
- Americana Condea
- Americana Condea
Description
Condea americana (also called American Condea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical forests. It is a large, evergreen shrub with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Condea americana is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Condea americana is a single, bright white bloom with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a deep green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Condea americana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Condea americana
Condea americana is native to Mexico. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations of 300-1800 m.
Condea americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Condea americana?
Condea americana
What is the common name of Condea americana?
Condea americana
Where is Condea americana native to?
United States
Species in the Condea genus
Condea thyrsiflora,
Condea americana,
Condea chyliantha,
Condea cubensis,
Condea domingensis,
Condea elegans,
Condea fastigiata,
Condea floribunda,
Condea mixta,
Condea rivularis,
Condea scandens,
Condea scoparioides,
Condea trichopes,
Condea undulata,
Condea urbanii,
Condea verticillata,
Condea albida,
Condea anitae,
Condea decipiens,
Condea emoryi,
Condea iodantha,
Condea jacobi,
Condea laniflora,
Condea subtilis,
Condea tafallae,
Condea tephrodes,
Condea tomentosa,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,