Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
rubricaulis
ID:
551702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 478 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551034

Common Names

  • Rubricaulis Ascarina
  • Rubricaulis Tree
  • Rubricaulis Wood

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Synonyms

  • Ascarina lurida Solms [unknown]

Description

Ascarina rubricaulis (also called Red-stemmed Ascarina, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India. It has a woody stem and oblong leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ascarina rubricaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ascarina rubricaulis is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ascarina rubricaulis is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ascarina rubricaulis

Ascarina rubricaulis is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Ascarina rubricaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ascarina rubricaulis?

Ascarina rubricaulis

What is the common name of Ascarina rubricaulis?

Red-stemmed Ascarina

What is the natural habitat of Ascarina rubricaulis?

Ascarina rubricaulis is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

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