Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
ragonesei
ID:
296507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 5: 199 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295839

Common Names

  • Rhabdadenia ragonesei
  • Ragonesei Rhabdadenia
  • Rhabdadenia

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Description

Rhabdadenia ragonesei (also called 'Ragonesei's 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 ragonesei 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 ragonesei 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 ragonesei 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 ragonesei

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

Rhabdadenia ragonesei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhabdadenia ragonesei?

Rhabdadenia ragonesei

What is the common name of Rhabdadenia ragonesei?

Ragonese's Rhabdadenia

What is the natural habitat of Rhabdadenia ragonesei?

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,

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