Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rubidum
ID:
742301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) Boggan, L.E.Skog & Roalson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 29: 168 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741634

Common Names

  • Ruddy Amalophyllon
  • Ruddy Amalophyllum
  • Ruddy Amalophyllus

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Description

Amalophyllon rubidum (also called Rubidum Amalophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amalophyllon rubidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amalophyllon rubidum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amalophyllon rubidum is an evergreen, perennial, climbing shrub with glossy, oval leaves and tubular, two-lipped, pink flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Amalophyllon rubidum

Amalophyllon rubidum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.

Amalophyllon rubidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amalophyllon rubidum?

Amalophyllon rubidum

What type of plant is Amalophyllon rubidum?

Herb

Where is Amalophyllon rubidum found?

South America

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2888455: Based on the initial data import
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
John Kendall Boggan (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boggan' in the authors string.