Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56: 751 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262374
Common Names
- Strombosiopsis nana
- Nanous Strombosiopsis
- Nanous Wild Petunia
Description
Strombosiopsis nana (also called Dwarf Strombosiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Strombosiopsis nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Strombosiopsis nana are white, with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Strombosiopsis nana is a perennial shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Strombosiopsis nana
Strombosiopsis nana can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Species in the Strombosiopsis genus
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,