Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Z.He, F.Wen & Y.G.Wei
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 146: 206 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336386
Common Names
- Anna rubidiflora
- Rubidiflora Anna
- Red-flowered Anna
Description
Anna rubidiflora (also called Red-Flowered Anna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anna rubidiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anna rubidiflora is a yellow or orange 6-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Where to Find Anna rubidiflora
Anna rubidiflora is found in Mexico.
Anna rubidiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anna rubidiflora?
Anna rubidiflora
Where is Anna rubidiflora found?
Anna rubidiflora is found in Mexico.
What is the growth habit of Anna rubidiflora?
Anna rubidiflora is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall.
Species in the Anna genus
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
Shun Zhi He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Z.He' in the authors string.
Yi Gang Wei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.G.Wei' in the authors string.
Fang Wen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Wen' in the authors string.