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cephaelis

Scientific Name: Cephaelis

Family: Rubiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Carapichea ipecacuanha (Brot.) L.Andersson

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Carapichea ipecacuanha (Brot.) L.Andersson
  • Synonyms:
    • Callicocca ipecacuanha
    • Cephaelis ipecacuanha
    • Evea ipecacuanha
    • Psychotria ipecacuanha
  • Family: Rubiaceae

Cephaelis peruviana

  • Scientific Name: Cephaelis peruviana
  • Family: Rubiaceae

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Cephaelis peruviana is endemic to Ecuador.
  • The genus Cephaelis is native to the tropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • Cephaelis ipecacuanha is described as a half-shrubby perennial, typically not more than 18 inches high.

Traditional and Medical Uses:

  • Cephaelis ipecacuanha is the source of Ipecac, derived from its dried root and rhizome (underground stem).
  • The root of Cephaelis ipecacuanha and Cephaelis acuminata are used medicinally.