Spigelia — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Spigelia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Spigelia anthelmia
Spigelia anthelmia
Family: Loganiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any fertile soil in a position in full sun or partial shade. The plant has become naturalized in many parts of the tropics outside its native range, particularly in Africa and Indonesia. Plants can flower and produce seed all year round.
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Medicinal
Medicinal
Medicinal
Spigelia marilandica
Spigelia marilandica
Family: Loganiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in most fertile soils in semi-shade. Tolerates full sun if the soil remains reliably moist in the growing season, in a shady position it tolerates considerably drier soils. Plants are hardy to about -15°c.
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