Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
madida
ID:
296500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Apocyn. S. Amer. : 121 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295832

Common Names

  • Rhabdadenia madida
  • Madida Rhabdadenia
  • Rhabdadenia

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Synonyms

  • Rhabdadenia latifolia Malme [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia macrostoma Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia mamorensis Rusby [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia pohlii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia pohlii latifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia latifolia suberecta Malme [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia macrostoma glabrata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia macrostoma pubescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia pohlii longifolia Herzog [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia pohlii suberecta Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Rhabdadenia pohlii volubilis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Echites macrostomus Benth. [unknown]
  • Echites madidus Vell. [unknown]
  • Amblyanthera madida Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Rhabdadenia madida (also called 'Wet Rhabdadenia', among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to South America. It is a small palm tree, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in drier habitats such as savannas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhabdadenia madida is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhabdadenia madida are small, yellow and have a red-brown center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhabdadenia madida is a small, shrubby palm native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of about 5 feet and prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division or air layering.

Where to Find Rhabdadenia madida

Rhabdadenia madida is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Rhabdadenia madida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhabdadenia madida?

Rhabdadenia madida

What is the common name of Rhabdadenia madida?

Wet Rhabdadenia

What is the natural habitat of Rhabdadenia madida?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Rhabdadenia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-177631: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.